University of MD Charles Regional Medical Center
5 Garrett Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646
At a glance
University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center is a non-profit, 120-bed acute care hospital located in La Plata, Maryland, within a major metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community-focused setting may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking professional growth. The region’s diverse international population could also provide a supportive community for international nurses considering relocation.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 131
- RN Count
- 120
- 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
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $93,703 (0% 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
- Drive78.9%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walk0.5%
- Other0.8%
- Work from home17.6%
- Quantico MCAF /Turner field
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field)
- Washington Dulles International Airport
- Tipton Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 4,350,669
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 1,280,777
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 2,305,743
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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