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Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

1650 Cowles Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701

County:Fairbanks North StarCBSA Area:Fairbanks-College, AKOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Fairbanks, Alaska, serving a mid-size city community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its setting in a diverse city with a notable international population suggests potential openness to global applicants. The hospital’s size and community-focused environment may offer international nurses a supportive and engaging workplace.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
162
RN Count
357
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

Fairbanks-College, AK overview

Financials

Median $102,660
$80,700
10th
$125,260
90th
Cost of Living Index
99.36(0.64 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $103,319 (+9% 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:15.5 min
Drive
82%
  • Drive82%
  • Public transit2.4%
  • Walk7.3%
  • Other1.4%
  • Work from home6.1%
Nearest Airports
  • Bettles Airport
  • Anaktuvuk Pass Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
61,350
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
4,624

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).

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°0in1in2in3in0°13°27°47°63°72°73°66°55°34°12°3°-15°-9°0°21°37°49°52°46°35°18°-3°-11°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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