VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System
500 Highway 89 North, Prescott, AZ 86313
At a glance
VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System in Prescott, Arizona, serves military and veteran populations in a mid-size city setting, offering acute care services. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its community size and focus on education and support may appeal to those seeking a welcoming environment. International nurses may find the diverse patient base and opportunities for professional growth attractive in this healthcare system.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 225
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Military & Veterans
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Not Required
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Streamlined process, specific educational requirements
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $106,266 (+12% vs US median).
100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Public transit75%
- Prescott International Airport - Ernest A. Love Field
- Flagstaff Pulliam International Airport
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 184,475
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 14,760
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 52,907
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Arizona 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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