Columbia Mo VA Medical Center
800 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
At a glance
Columbia MO VA Medical Center is located in a mid-size city and serves military and veteran populations, offering acute care services in a supportive community setting. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its location in Columbia, Missouri—with a notable international population—suggests a welcoming environment for diverse staff. This center may appeal to international nurses seeking professional growth in a city with a strong sense of community and access to educational resources.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 250
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Military & Veterans
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
Columbia, MO overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $91,140 (-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
- Drive75.6%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walk11%
- Other1%
- Work from home9%
- Columbia Regional Airport
- Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Forney field
- Kirksville Regional Airport
- Quincy Regional Baldwin Field
- Quincy Regional Baldwin Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 129,115
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 9,549
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 59,618
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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