We’re the first Joint Commission Certified Health Care Staffing Service (HCSS) provider in Hawaii. We continue to hold our recognition in high regard, and adhere to a strict code professional code of ethics. Providing quality, experienced staff is our central goal. Our team takes the time to screen and evaluate registrants – ensuring they’re a perfect match to our clients. Founded in 1982 by Registered Nurse Kathy Newkirk Leong, Kahu Malama Nurses is one of the largest and oldest staffing companies in Hawaii. Kahu Malama Nurses employs leading edge technology and a highly trained staff of Nurses, staffing, HR and business professionals to provide unequaled service to our Clients and Registrants. We carefully screen and match the background, skills and goals of our health care personnel to the specific needs of our clients. We provide service on all of the islands of Hawaii. Our professionals have a minimum of 1 or 2 years of experience in their specialty. We offer very competitive pay rates and an attractive package of benefits. Our clients call on us when they are short handed or planning for long term needs. We can respond on very short notice or conduct custom recruitment for hard to find health care personnel for private patients and facilities. Acquired by Staffing Solutions of Hawaii in July 2019, Kahu Malama Nurses is now owned and operated by President and CEO Lisa Truong Kracher. Our name reflects our philosophy and demonstrates our commitment to our profession: KAHU means a professional attendant, a priest or a nurse and MALAMA: means to care, to care for. We are Nurses Caring For Nurses!