Barnes Jewish Hospital
One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza, Saint Louis, MO 63110
At a glance
Barnes Jewish Hospital is a large, non-profit acute care facility located in the major metropolitan area of Saint Louis, Missouri, offering a dynamic environment for nurses. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, including those on OPT and EB3 visas, which may indicate openness to international applicants. Its size and urban setting provide diverse clinical experiences and access to a sizable international community, making it a potentially strong fit for nurses from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 1,737
- RN Count
- 2,770
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive application process
St. Louis, MO-IL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $85,721 (-9% 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
- Drive68.6%
- Public transit2%
- Walk5.3%
- Other0.8%
- Work from home20.5%
- St Louis Lambert International Airport
- Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport
- Southern Illinois Airport
- Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Quincy Regional Baldwin Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,957,037
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 113,648
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 719,172
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Missouri 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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