About healthstaffers- FAQ
Tripler Army Medical Center
Why are the assignments 6 month long?
There are two reasons the assignments are at least 6 months long.
Tripler requires extra training and orienting, hence forth, orientation
is 2 weeks long. It is more time efficient if the contracts are
six months long. Also, the distance from the main land to Hawaii
is so great, that six month assignments are more suitable.
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Can I bring my pets?
If you want to bring a pet, your pet will need 3 months worth of
shots on the main land and then be quarantined for 1 month in Hawaii,
OR they have to be quarantined in Hawaii for 4 months.
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Can I bring my family?
You can bring whomever you want. However, you may not live in the
free, shared housing if you are traveling with anyone.
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I want
to work days.
Schedules depend on availability and are coordinated by the Medical
Treatment Facility.
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Do I get reimbursed for travel
expenses?
Yes, you will be reimbursed $1000 for travel expenses. Travel reimbursement
is paid in three installments, half within the first four weeks
of your assignment and the remainder at the completion of your
assignment.
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Can I stay longer than 6 months?
Yes, if your nurse manager gives you a good evaluation, you may stay
as long as you want!
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Am I guaranteed hours?
Yes, 72 hours per
period (2 Weeks)
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What if I want
to go home or take a short vacation during my assignment?
You are
allotted 1-week vacation at the end of your 6 months. At that time,
you may go home, or take a 1-week break if you want to extend your
contract. It is not recommended that you leave in the middle of the
assignment.
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