Highlands Cashiers Hospital
190 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741
At a glance
Highlands Cashiers Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access facility located in the small town of Highlands, North Carolina, offering a close-knit community environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive and personal workplace. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community setting suggest it could be a welcoming option for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a smaller healthcare setting. The area’s modest international population may provide some cultural diversity, though opportunities for international networking may be limited.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 18
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive educational review
Cullowhee, NC overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive82.1%
- Walk6.3%
- Other0.3%
- Work from home11.4%
- Asheville Regional Airport
- Greenville Downtown Airport
- Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
- McGhee Tyson Airport
- DeKalb Peachtree Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 25,019
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 593
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
North Carolina 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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