Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center
9901 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
At a glance
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Rockville, Maryland, within a major metropolitan area, making it an appealing option for international nurses seeking a diverse and vibrant community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, particularly through the EB3 visa program, which may indicate supportive pathways for global applicants. Its large size and metro setting offer opportunities for professional growth and exposure to a wide range of patient populations.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 331
- RN Count
- 719
- 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
- Drive53.2%
- Public transit10.7%
- Walk2.3%
- Other1.5%
- Work from home31.9%
- Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Tipton Airport
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
- Quantico MCAF /Turner field
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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