VA Maryland Healthcare System - Perry Point

VA Medical Center, Perry Point, MD 21902

County:CecilCBSA Area:Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MDOwnership:Military & VeteransType:Acute Care

At a glance

VA Maryland Healthcare System - Perry Point is a major acute care facility serving military and veteran populations in the Perry Point area, within reach of a large metropolitan region. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and federal affiliation suggest a structured environment that may be open to diverse applicants in the future. The setting offers opportunities to work with a unique patient population and could appeal to nurses seeking experience in a supportive, mission-driven community.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: No
Bed Count: 505
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Military & Veterans

Licensure in Maryland

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

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD overview

Financials

Median $99,210

$77,440

10th

$122,500

90th

Cost of Living Index

103.55(3.55 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $95,812 (+2% 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).