Benewah Community Hospital
229 South 7th Street, Saint Maries, ID 83861
At a glance
Benewah Community Hospital is a government-operated Critical Access facility located in Saint Maries, Idaho, a mid-size city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community-focused environment and manageable size may offer a supportive atmosphere for those seeking a close-knit workplace. International nurses may find the setting appealing for its potential for personal and professional growth in a smaller, community-oriented hospital.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 19
- RN Count
- 25
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Straightforward process
Coeur d'Alene, ID overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $97,922 (+4% 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
- Drive88.4%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walk1.6%
- Other1.4%
- Work from home7.3%
- Pullman Moscow Regional Airport
- Felts Field
- Spokane International Airport
- Spokane International Airport
- Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 121,326
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 3,572
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 32,427
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Idaho 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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