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Cordova Community Medical Center

PO Box 160 - 602 Chase Avenue, Cordova, AK 99574

County:Valdez-CordovaCBSA Area:Ownership:GovernmentType:Critical Access

At a glance

Cordova Community Medical Center is a government-operated Critical Access Hospital located in Cordova, Alaska, serving a small, close-knit community. While there is no record of international nurse hires to date, the hospital’s size and rural setting may offer a supportive environment for nurses seeking a broad range of clinical experiences. This facility could be a good fit for international nurses interested in working in a community-focused, rural healthcare setting.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
13
RN Count
14
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
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:7.4 min
Drive
66.9%
  • Drive66.9%
  • Walk20.5%
  • Other5.5%
  • Work from home4.6%
Nearest Airports
  • Valdez Pioneer Field
  • Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport
  • Gulkana Airport
  • Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport
  • Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal 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°0in10in20in36°36°37°45°53°61°63°62°56°47°41°37°26°26°26°34°41°50°52°52°45°38°31°29°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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