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Burke Medical Center

351 South Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830

County:BurkeCBSA Area:Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SCOwnership:ProprietaryType:Acute Care

At a glance

Burke Medical Center is a proprietary acute care facility located in Waynesboro, Georgia, within a large city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban location may offer diverse clinical experiences and community engagement opportunities. This environment could be appealing for international nurses seeking professional growth in a supportive, metropolitan healthcare setting.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
40
RN Count
22
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Proprietary
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).

Travel insights

Average commute:24.9 min
Drive
85.6%
  • Drive85.6%
  • Walk1.7%
  • Other2.3%
  • Work from home10.4%
Nearest Airports
  • Augusta Regional At Bush Field
  • Orangeburg Municipal Airport
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport
  • Savannah Hilton Head International Airport
  • Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
415,617
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
24,012
Population with Bachelor's+
116,437

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Georgia state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1224th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed26th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

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

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°0in2in4in6in58°62°69°77°84°89°92°90°86°77°68°60°34°37°43°50°59°67°71°69°64°52°41°36°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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