Duke University Hospital
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
At a glance
Duke University Hospital is a large, acute care facility located in Durham, North Carolina, a major city with a significant international community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, including OPT, H1B, and EB3 visa holders, which may indicate a supportive environment for international staff. Its size and urban setting offer diverse professional opportunities and access to a vibrant, multicultural community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 1,019
- RN Count
- 2,470
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- 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
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC overview
Financials
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
- Drive66.6%
- Public transit2.4%
- Walk5.3%
- Other1.2%
- Work from home23.5%
- Raleigh Durham International Airport
- Lake Country Regional Airport
- Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Pope Field
- Simmons Army Air Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 446,325
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 63,870
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 215,763
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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