Hale Ho'ola Hamakua
45-547 Plumeria Street, Honokaa, HI 96727
At a glance
Hale Ho'ola Hamakua is a government-operated Critical Access Hospital located in the community setting of Honokaa, Hawaii, offering a supportive environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a smaller, community-focused workplace. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the hospital’s government affiliation and rural location suggest potential openness to diverse applicants. Its size and setting provide opportunities for close-knit teamwork and meaningful patient relationships, which can be attractive for nurses looking for a more personalized practice environment.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 11
- RN Count
- 8
- 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
- Drive89.2%
- Public transit2.8%
- Other1%
- Work from home6.4%
- Waimea Kohala Airport
- Bradshaw Army Airfield
- Upolu 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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