Samaritan Medical Center
830 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601
At a glance
Samaritan Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Watertown, New York, a mid-size city, offering a supportive environment for nurses seeking a community-focused workplace. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and setting may appeal to those looking for opportunities in a diverse and welcoming area. The presence of an international population in the city suggests potential for cultural exchange and community integration.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 287
- RN Count
- 227
- 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
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $111,525 (+16% 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
- Drive87.8%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walk4.4%
- Other1.9%
- Work from home4.2%
- Watertown International Airport
- Wheeler Sack Army Air Field
- Griffiss International Airport
- Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Massena International Richards Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 74,585
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 4,396
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 18,809
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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