McLaren Bay Region
1900 Columbus Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
At a glance
McLaren Bay Region is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Bay City, Michigan, a mid-size city that offers a supportive community setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 hires suggests it may be open to international applicants. The facility’s size and location make it a potentially good fit for nurses seeking a balance between professional growth and community life.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 387
- RN Count
- 254
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- Yes
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
Specific educational requirements
Bay City, MI overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $96,803 (+3% 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).
Travel insights
- Drive87.5%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walk3.4%
- Other1.6%
- Work from home6.5%
- MBS International Airport
- Bishop International Airport
- Oakland County International Airport
- Capital City Airport
- Capital City Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 75,152
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 886
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 15,095
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Michigan 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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