Meritus Medical Center
11116 Medical Campus Road, Hagerstown, MD 21742
At a glance
Meritus Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Hagerstown, Maryland, a large city setting that may offer a diverse and supportive community for international nurses. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, with previous H-1B and EB-3 sponsorships, indicating openness to global talent. Its size and location provide opportunities for professional growth and integration into a sizable international community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 271
- RN Count
- 402
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive but manageable process
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $96,028 (+3% 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
- Drive84.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walk1.6%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home12.6%
- Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field
- Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field
- Washington Dulles International Airport
- Washington Dulles International Airport
- Harrisburg International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 206,510
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 13,191
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 48,034
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Maryland 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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