St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center
100 Hospital Drive, Ketchum, ID 83340
At a glance
St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center is a non-profit, critical access hospital located in the small town of Ketchum, Idaho, offering a close-knit community environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive and collaborative workplace. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community-focused setting suggest it could be a welcoming place for those new to the area. The presence of an international population in the region may also help international nurses feel more at home.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 68
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Straightforward process
Hailey, ID overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive67.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walk5.5%
- Other2.5%
- Work from home17.8%
- Friedman Memorial Airport
- Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field
- Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport
- Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 18,179
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 3,436
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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