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Northport VA Medical Center

79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11768

County:SuffolkCBSA Area:New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJOwnership:Military & VeteransType:Acute Care

At a glance

Northport VA Medical Center, located in the major metro area of Northport/New York, specializes in serving Military & Veterans and offers acute care services. The hospital is situated in a diverse metropolitan region with a significant international population, which may provide a welcoming environment for international nurses. While Northport VA Medical Center has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community setting suggest it could be a good fit for those seeking opportunities in a supportive, urban healthcare environment.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
2,272
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Military & Veterans
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

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).

Travel insights

Average commute:33.8 min
Drive
76.9%
  • Drive76.9%
  • Public transit5.4%
  • Walk1.1%
  • Other1.2%
  • Work from home15.4%
Nearest Airports
  • Republic Airport
  • Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
  • Westchester County Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
13,959,399
Major Metro (1M+)
International Population
5,295,085

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
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