Northampton VA Medical Center

421 N Main St, Leeds, MA 01053

County:HampshireCBSA Area:Springfield, MAOwnership:Military & VeteransType:Acute Care

At a glance

Northampton VA Medical Center in Leeds, Massachusetts, serves Military & Veterans and offers acute care in a large city setting, which may provide diverse clinical experiences for nurses. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its location in a community with a notable international population suggests potential openness to diverse staff. The facility’s size and urban environment could appeal to international nurses seeking professional growth and exposure to a broad patient base.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: No
Bed Count: 1,014
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Military & Veterans

Licensure in Massachusetts

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted: CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam: No
English Proficiency: Undefined
Fingerprinting: Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact: Implementation

Specific educational requirements

Springfield, MA overview

Financials

Median $90,970

$67,850

10th

$127,760

90th

Cost of Living Index

98.42(1.58 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $92,429 (-1% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).