Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI 96746
At a glance
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital is a government-run Critical Access facility located in Kapaa, Hawaii, a mid-size city, offering a supportive community setting that may appeal to international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and public status suggest potential openness to diverse applicants. The surrounding area includes a notable international population, which could provide a welcoming environment for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 14
- RN Count
- 15
- 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
Kapaa, 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
- Drive89.1%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walk1%
- Other0.2%
- Work from home8.8%
- Lihue Airport
- Barking Sands Airport
- Dillingham Airfield
- Dillingham Airfield
- Wheeler Army Airfield
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 52,686
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 9,814
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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