Harris Regional Hospital
68 Hospital Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
At a glance
Harris Regional Hospital is a proprietary acute care facility located in Sylva, North Carolina, within a large city category, which may offer diverse experiences and resources for nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its setting in a community with a notable international population suggests potential openness to global talent. This environment could provide international nurses with both professional growth opportunities and a supportive community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 86
- RN Count
- 130
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive educational review
Asheville, NC overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $83,970 (-11% 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
- Drive91.5%
- Walk2.3%
- Other0.3%
- Work from home5.9%
- Asheville Regional Airport
- McGhee Tyson Airport
- Greenville Downtown Airport
- Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
- Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 349,688
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 23,388
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 134,193
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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