Strong Memorial Hospital

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642

County:MonroeCBSA Area:Rochester, NYOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

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At a glance

Strong Memorial Hospital is a large, non-profit acute care facility located in Rochester, New York, a major city with a significant international community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, including those on OPT and H1B visas, which may indicate openness to global talent. Its size and urban setting offer diverse clinical experiences and opportunities for professional growth, making it a potentially good fit for international nurses.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 900
RN Count: 3,675
Magnet Status: Yes
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

Rochester, NY overview

Financials

Median $95,010

$76,320

10th

$125,810

90th

Cost of Living Index

97.67(2.33 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $97,280 (+4% 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).