RN-Led Medical Travel Companions · Hilo, Hawaiʻi
When they can’t travel alone,
we go with them.
Island Nurse Companion pairs medically stable patients and their families with a dedicated Registered Nurse for inter-island appointments, hospital transfers, homecoming travel, and trips to the mainland — so no one has to navigate a medical journey alone.
How We Help
A steady, familiar presence for every mile
From a short hop to Honolulu to a longer journey to the mainland, your RN companion stays by your side — monitoring, assisting, and advocating for you the entire way.
Inter-Island Appointments
Companion support for medical and specialty appointments between the Big Island, Oʻahu, Maui, and Kauaʻi.
Hospital Transfers & Homecoming
Safe facility-to-facility transfers and support returning home after hospitalization or treatment.
Mainland Medical Travel
RN companionship for longer trips to the mainland for treatment, considered case-by-case around your itinerary.
Inter-island companion care starts at $1,250 · Hawaiʻi to mainland starts at $4,250Pricing varies with each client’s needs, level of care, and travel arrangements.
See All ServicesIs This You?
A few reasons families call us
Every trip is different, but these are some of the situations that bring people to Island Nurse Companion.
Memory Loss or Dementia
A calm, familiar presence when unfamiliar places and long security lines bring on confusion or anxiety.
Navigating the Airport
Check-in, security, gate changes, and layovers — handled by someone who knows the way.
Wheelchairs & Transfers
Coordinating mobility equipment and safe transfers at every stop, door to door.
Monitoring Vitals & Medications
An RN tracking vital signs and managing medications the entire trip, not just at the gate.
Peace of Mind for Family
So the people who love them can trust someone capable is right there, even when they can’t be.
A Simpler Option
How an RN companion compares
For patients who are medically stable, traveling commercially with a dedicated RN is often a more affordable, more comfortable alternative to specialized medical transport.
| Island Nurse Companion | Traditional Air Ambulance | |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft | Commercial airline | Private medical aircraft |
| Medical Escort | One-on-one RN, door to door | Flight paramedic or nurse crew |
| Typical Cost | A fraction of the cost | Often tens of thousands of dollars |
| Seating | Regular seat, alongside family | Stretcher, clinical cabin |
| Who It’s For | Medically stable, cleared for commercial travel | Patients needing critical-care-level transport |
Island Nurse Companion is not a substitute for emergency or critical-care transport — every case is individually reviewed to confirm commercial travel is appropriate. See our full scope of services →
When we arrived at the hospital, I was so happy that my escort was with me to check me in and communicate with the doctors and nurses. I have no idea how or what to say, so I felt safe and cared for.
Let’s Talk Through Your Trip
Every journey starts with a conversation.
Tell us about the trip and we’ll help you figure out what support looks like. Calling or texting is the fastest way to reach us — every inquiry is answered within one business day.