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Highlands Cashiers Hospital

190 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741

County:MaconCBSA Area:Cullowhee, NCOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Critical Access

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
Licensure in North Carolina

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

Average commute:16.2 min
Drive
82.1%
  • Drive82.1%
  • Walk6.3%
  • Other0.3%
  • Work from home11.4%
Nearest Airports
  • 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).

Pre-K–1216th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed15th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°0in2in4in6in8in42°46°54°62°69°75°78°76°71°63°53°45°24°26°32°39°47°54°58°57°51°41°32°27°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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