Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
1111 East Mcdowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006
At a glance
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix is a large, non-profit acute care hospital located in the major metro area of Phoenix, Arizona, which is known for its significant international community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, particularly through the EB3 visa program, indicating openness to global talent. Its size and urban setting may offer diverse clinical experiences and opportunities for professional growth, making it a strong option for international nurses seeking a dynamic work environment.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 766
- RN Count
- 835
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Not Required
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Streamlined process, specific educational requirements
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $93,021 (-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).
Travel insights
- Drive76%
- Public transit3%
- Walk2.7%
- Other1.8%
- Work from home15.1%
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport
- Prescott International Airport - Ernest A. Love Field
- Tucson International Airport / Morris Air National Guard Base
- Tucson International Airport / Morris Air National Guard Base
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 3,290,185
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 606,964
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 1,109,923
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Arizona 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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