Westchester Medical Center
100 Woods Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595
At a glance
Westchester Medical Center is a large, non-profit acute care hospital located in Valhalla, New York, within a major metropolitan area, making it an appealing option for nurses seeking a dynamic urban environment. The hospital serves a diverse community, including a significant international population, which may offer a welcoming atmosphere for international nurses. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the hospital’s size and setting suggest it could be a good fit for those looking to work in a major metro area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 895
- RN Count
- 1,537
- 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
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ overview
Financials
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
- Drive61.7%
- Public transit10.7%
- Walk2.9%
- Other4.6%
- Work from home20.1%
- Westchester County Airport
- La Guardia Airport
- Teterboro Airport
- Teterboro Airport
- John F Kennedy International 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).
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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