Piedmont Augusta Hospital

1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901

County:RichmondCBSA Area:Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SCOwnership:GovernmentType:Acute Care

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At a glance

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is a government acute care facility located in Augusta, Georgia, a large city that offers a diverse urban environment. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, including those on OPT and EB3 visas, which may indicate openness to global talent. Its size and metropolitan setting could provide international nurses with ample professional growth opportunities and access to a supportive community.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 551
RN Count: 551
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Government

Licensure in Georgia

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted: CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam: No
English Proficiency: Undefined
Fingerprinting: Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact: Yes

Comprehensive application process

Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC overview

Financials

Median $84,130

$64,500

10th

$115,030

90th

Cost of Living Index

91.03(8.97 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $92,420 (-1% 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).