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Searhc Wrangell Medical Center - CAH

232 Wood Street, Wrangell, AK 99929

County:Wrangell City And BoroughCBSA Area:Ownership:TribalType:Critical Access

At a glance

Wrangell Medical Center - CAH is a Critical Access Hospital located in Wrangell, Alaska, serving a small, close-knit community. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the hospital’s rural setting and essential role in local healthcare may offer unique opportunities for international nurses seeking experience in a supportive, community-focused environment. Its status as a Tribal facility may also provide exposure to culturally diverse patient care.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
8
RN Count
11
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Tribal
Licensure in Alaska

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

Average commute:7.3 min
Drive
69.9%
  • Drive69.9%
  • Public transit1.3%
  • Walk14%
  • Other3.9%
  • Work from home9.9%
Nearest Airports
  • Wrangell Airport
  • Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
  • Klawock Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Alaska state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1249th of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed22nd of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

20°30°40°50°60°70°0in1in36°39°42°50°58°61°64°63°58°49°41°37°29°30°32°37°44°49°52°52°48°41°35°31°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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