Nurse Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Hawaii
Nurse visa sponsorship jobs in Hawaii are concentrated at major health systems like The Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific Health, and Maui Health System. Demand is especially high on Oahu and Maui, where hospital networks actively recruit internationally trained registered nurses to address persistent staffing shortages across medical, surgical, and critical care units.
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Responsible for coordinating clinical care of patient. Integrates all health care providers to ensure high quality patient/family outcomes, and establishes a consistent and accountable relationship with patient/family. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, initiation and development of the plan of care, patient/family education, utilization management and discharge planning.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Essential functions- Continuous: lifting up to 1/2 lb., seeing, hearing, talking, grasping, fingering. Frequent to continuous: standing, walking, stooping, forward reaching, handling. Frequent: pushing and pulling up to 30 psi, lifting up to 10 lbs., sitting, bending. Occasional to frequent: squatting, twisting. Occasional: pushing and pulling up to 70 psi; lifting: horizontal lift/carry up to 75 lbs. with assistance, floor to waist up to 35 lbs., waist to shoulder up to 25 lbs., overhead level up to 15 lbs.; carrying up to 35 lbs, running, climbing, side bending, kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching. Operates various machines/tools/work aids.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Inside work. Exposure to body fluids, blood products, and communicable diseases. Work environment may be highly stressful, fast paced and hectic. Assignment to inpatient adult psych areas and Family Treatment Center includes occasionally accompanying patients outdoors. Management of confused/disoriented and combative patients may involve tasks which may compromise physical safety.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education/Certification and Licensure:
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Licensure: Registered Nurse, State of Hawaii
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Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing; Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred.
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Current BLS/HCP card in all areas; ACLS, NALS and/or PALS in designated areas.
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Ability to read, write, speak and understand English effectively.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet
Your Health. Our Legacy
Our Mission: To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai‘i.
Our Values:
Compassion guides our actions
Aloha inspires us in all that we do
Respect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all
Excellence is our quest
JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for coordinating clinical care of patient. Integrates all health care providers to ensure high quality patient/family outcomes, and establishes a consistent and accountable relationship with patient/family. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, initiation and development of the plan of care, patient/family education, utilization management and discharge planning.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Essential functions- Continuous: lifting up to 1/2 lb., seeing, hearing, talking, grasping, fingering. Frequent to continuous: standing, walking, stooping, forward reaching, handling. Frequent: pushing and pulling up to 30 psi, lifting up to 10 lbs., sitting, bending. Occasional to frequent: squatting, twisting. Occasional: pushing and pulling up to 70 psi; lifting: horizontal lift/carry up to 75 lbs. with assistance, floor to waist up to 35 lbs., waist to shoulder up to 25 lbs., overhead level up to 15 lbs.; carrying up to 35 lbs, running, climbing, side bending, kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching. Operates various machines/tools/work aids.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Inside work. Exposure to body fluids, blood products, and communicable diseases. Work environment may be highly stressful, fast paced and hectic. Assignment to inpatient adult psych areas and Family Treatment Center includes occasionally accompanying patients outdoors. Management of confused/disoriented and combative patients may involve tasks which may compromise physical safety.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education/Certification and Licensure:
-
Licensure: Registered Nurse, State of Hawaii
-
Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing; Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred.
-
Current BLS/HCP card in all areas; ACLS, NALS and/or PALS in designated areas.
-
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English effectively.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet
Your Health. Our Legacy
Our Mission: To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai‘i.
Our Values:
Compassion guides our actions
Aloha inspires us in all that we do
Respect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all
Excellence is our quest
Nurse Job Roles in Hawaii
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Search Nurse Jobs in HawaiiNurse Jobs in Hawaii: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for nurses in Hawaii?
The largest sponsors of nurse visa petitions in Hawaii include The Queen's Medical Center, Hawaii Pacific Health (which operates Kapiolani Medical Center and Pali Momi Medical Center), Maui Health System, and Adventist Health Castle on Oahu's windward side. Long-term care groups and federally qualified health centers serving rural areas on the neighbor islands also file sponsorship petitions, though at lower volumes than the major hospital networks.
Which visa types realistically fit nurse roles in Hawaii?
Registered nurses in Hawaii are most commonly sponsored through the EB-3 green card pathway, which requires PERM labor certification and suits the high ongoing demand for nurses. The H-1B visa applies if the role meets specialty occupation standards. Canadian and Mexican citizens who hold RN licensure may qualify for TN visa status under the USMCA Registered Nurse category. J-1 visa exchange visitor programs exist for nurses through designated sponsor organizations. OPT is available for F-1 graduates whose nursing degree qualifies.
How to find nurse visa sponsorship jobs in Hawaii?
Migrate Mate lists nurse roles at Hawaii employers with verified visa sponsorship history, searchable by island and hospital system. Because Hawaii's healthcare market is concentrated among a handful of large health networks, filtering specifically for Honolulu and Maui yields the highest volume of active sponsoring employers. Migrate Mate's database reflects actual LCA and sponsorship filing activity, so you can identify which facilities have sponsored nurses recently rather than relying on job postings that may not reflect true sponsorship intent.
Which cities in Hawaii have the most nurse sponsorship jobs?
Honolulu on Oahu accounts for the majority of nurse sponsorship activity in Hawaii, driven by The Queen's Medical Center, Kapiolani Medical Center, and several specialty hospitals. Kahului on Maui is the second-strongest market, anchored by Maui Health System. Hilo on the Big Island has a smaller but active sponsorship presence through Hilo Medical Center. Neighbor island facilities often carry higher per-facility sponsorship rates because local nurse supply gaps are more acute than on Oahu.
Are there state-specific considerations for nurses pursuing sponsorship in Hawaii?
Hawaii requires nurses licensed in other states or countries to obtain a Hawaii RN license through the Hawaii State Board of Nursing before starting work, and international nurses typically must pass NCLEX and meet English proficiency requirements through CGFNS or an equivalent credentialing body. Hawaii's geographic isolation means employers often sponsor housing or relocation assistance alongside visa sponsorship, which can be a meaningful factor when evaluating offers. Union contracts at some major Oahu hospitals may also affect how sponsorship terms are structured.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored nurse jobs in Hawaii?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.