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Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645

County:Matanuska-SusitnaCBSA Area:Anchorage, AKOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is a 199-bed acute care facility located in Palmer, Alaska, serving a large city population category. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community setting may offer a supportive environment for those seeking diverse clinical experience. As a non-profit institution, it may appeal to nurses interested in patient-centered care and professional growth.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
74
RN Count
199
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Alaska

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
TOEFL or IELTS
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Pending

Friendly process, accepts various credential evaluations

Anchorage, AK overview

Financials

Median $110,690
$82,410
10th
$137,400
90th
Cost of Living Index
104.55(4.55 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $105,876 (+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

Average commute:31.6 min
Drive
83.4%
  • Drive83.4%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walk2.4%
  • Other3.9%
  • Work from home9.5%
Nearest Airports
  • Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport
  • Wasilla Airport
  • Birchwood Airport
  • Elmendorf Air Force Base
  • Merrill Field

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
263,823
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
30,995
Population with Bachelor's+
88,156

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

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

Pre-K–1249th of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed22nd of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

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

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°0in1in2in3in23°29°34°48°59°66°68°65°57°43°29°25°7°12°16°29°38°46°51°48°40°27°14°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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