Kau Hospital
1 Kamani Street, Pahala, HI 96777
At a glance
Kau Hospital is a government-run Critical Access facility located in Pahala, Hawaii, serving a small, rural community. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the hospital’s size and community-focused setting may appeal to nurses seeking a close-knit work environment. International nurses interested in rural healthcare may find Kau Hospital to be a welcoming option, though experience with international recruitment appears limited.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 21
- RN Count
- 10
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
Streamlined process with specific credential review
Hilo, HI overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive85.9%
- Walk2.7%
- Work from home11.5%
- Bradshaw Army Airfield
- Hilo International Airport
- Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Hawaii state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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