University Behavioral Health Care

671 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway, NJ 08854

County:MiddlesexCBSA Area:New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJOwnership:GovernmentType:Psychiatric

At a glance

University Behavioral Health Care in Piscataway, New Jersey, is a government-affiliated psychiatric facility located in a major metropolitan area, offering exposure to a diverse patient population. While there is no record of international nurse hires to date, its large metro setting and significant international community suggest potential openness to global applicants. The institution’s focus on behavioral health may appeal to nurses seeking specialized experience in psychiatric care within a supportive, urban environment.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Psychiatric
Emergency Services: No
Bed Count: 63
RN Count: 27
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Government

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).