Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital
7000 Uula St, Barrow, AK 99723
At a glance
Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital is a Tribal Critical Access facility located in Barrow, Alaska, serving a small, close-knit community in a remote Arctic setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its unique location and community-focused environment may appeal to those seeking a distinctive rural healthcare experience. Nurses interested in working in culturally rich and supportive settings may find this hospital a good fit.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 10
- RN Count
- 41
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Tribal
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
- Drive66.2%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walk11.9%
- Other14%
- Work from home7.4%
- Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport
- Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport
- Wainwright Airport
- Wainwright 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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