Palisades Medical Center

7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ 07047

County:HudsonCBSA Area:New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Palisades Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in North Bergen, New Jersey, within a major metropolitan area, which may offer a diverse and dynamic environment for international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large metro setting and significant international population suggest potential openness to global talent. The facility’s size and community-focused mission could provide a supportive workplace for nurses seeking professional growth in a multicultural urban area.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 202
RN Count: 230
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Non-Profit

Licensure in New Jersey

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted: CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam: No
English Proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS
Fingerprinting: Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact: Yes

Comprehensive but manageable process

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ overview

Financials

Median $113,490

$83,900

10th

$154,440

90th

Cost of Living Index

112.47(12.47 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $100,904 (+7% 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).