Banner Payson Medical Center
807 South Ponderosa Drive, Payson, AZ 85541
At a glance
Banner Payson Medical Center is a non-profit, critical access hospital located in the small town of Payson, Arizona, offering a close-knit community environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive and accessible workplace. While the hospital has not previously hired international nurses, its size and community setting suggest potential openness to diverse staff in the future. The presence of an international population in the area may also provide a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 44
- RN Count
- 72
- Magnet Status
- No
- 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
Payson, AZ overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive84.5%
- Walk2.5%
- Other1.1%
- Work from home11.7%
- Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport
- Winslow Lindbergh Regional Airport
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- Flagstaff Pulliam International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 39,673
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 1,615
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Arizona state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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