Kohala Hospital
54-383 Hospital Road, Kapaau, HI 96755
At a glance
Kohala Hospital is a government-run Critical Access facility located in the community of Kapaau on Hawaii Island, offering a small, supportive environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a close-knit setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its public status and rural location suggest potential openness to diverse applicants. Nurses interested in a community-focused workplace with opportunities to make a meaningful impact may find Kohala Hospital a good fit.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 20
- 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
- Drive89.5%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walk0.1%
- Work from home10%
- Upolu Airport
- Waimea Kohala Airport
- Bradshaw Army Airfield
- 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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