Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-salem, NC 27103
At a glance
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center is a large, non-profit acute care hospital located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a sizable city with a notable international community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, particularly through the EB3 visa program, which may indicate openness to global talent. Its urban setting and established support for international staff make it a promising option for nurses seeking opportunities in a diverse and dynamic environment.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 912
- RN Count
- 1,233
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive educational review
Winston-Salem, NC overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $92,193 (-2% 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
- Drive80.7%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walk1.9%
- Other1.5%
- Work from home15.6%
- Smith Reynolds Airport
- Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
- Hickory Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 467,425
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 40,843
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 132,571
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
North Carolina 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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