Albany Medical Center Hospital
43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY 12208
At a glance
Albany Medical Center Hospital is a large, non-profit acute care facility located in Albany, New York, a major city with a significant international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse experiences and professional growth. The hospital’s location in a vibrant city may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive and multicultural environment.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 732
- RN Count
- 1,216
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- NYSED
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
Relatively straightforward process
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $94,760 (+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
- Drive73.2%
- Public transit5.5%
- Walk7.8%
- Other1.8%
- Work from home11.1%
- Albany International Airport
- Schenectady County Airport
- Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport
- Dutchess County Airport
- Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 627,234
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 61,342
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 251,256
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
New York 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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