Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044
At a glance
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a non-profit, 193-bed acute care hospital located in Columbia, Maryland, within a major metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large size and diverse community setting suggest it may be open to international applicants in the future. The hospital’s affiliation with Johns Hopkins and its location in a region with a significant international population may offer a supportive environment for international nurses seeking professional growth.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 233
- RN Count
- 193
- 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
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $94,612 (+1% 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
- Drive68.9%
- Public transit3.1%
- Walk1.8%
- Other1.8%
- Work from home24.3%
- Tipton Airport
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Martin State Airport
- Washington Dulles International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,972,828
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 263,708
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 841,077
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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