Providence Seward Hospital
417 First Avenue, PO Box 365, Seward, AK 99664
At a glance
Providence Seward Hospital is a government-designated Critical Access Hospital located in Seward, Alaska, serving a small, close-knit community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international applicants. The rural setting may appeal to nurses seeking a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth in a unique Alaskan location.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 6
- RN Count
- 15
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
Friendly process, accepts various credential evaluations
overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive74.1%
- Walk14.3%
- Other2%
- Work from home6.7%
- Seward Airport
- Soldotna Airport
- Kenai Municipal Airport
- Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Alaska 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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