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Samaritan Medical Center

830 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601

County:JeffersonCBSA Area:Watertown-Fort Drum, NYOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

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
Licensure in New York

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

Median $100,950
$72,610
10th
$120,510
90th
Cost of Living Index
90.52(9.48 below national average)

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

Average commute:18 min
Drive
87.8%
  • Drive87.8%
  • Public transit1.3%
  • Walk4.4%
  • Other1.9%
  • Work from home4.2%
Nearest Airports
  • 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).

Pre-K–128th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed32nd of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°0in2in4in6in29°31°40°54°67°75°80°79°72°59°46°35°11°12°22°35°47°57°62°61°52°41°31°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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