Petersburg Medical Center
PO Box 589, Petersburg, AK 99833
At a glance
Petersburg Medical Center is a government-operated Critical Access Hospital located in Petersburg, Alaska, serving a small, close-knit community. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its size and rural setting may offer a supportive environment for those seeking a more personalized work experience. International nurses interested in community-focused care and the unique lifestyle of Alaska may find this hospital a good fit.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 12
- RN Count
- 18
- 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
- Drive62.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walk21%
- Other7.2%
- Work from home7.4%
- Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
- Kake Airport
- Wrangell Airport
- Wrangell Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Alaska state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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