Caldwell Memorial Hospital
321 Mulberry St Sw, Lenoir, NC 28645
At a glance
Caldwell Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in a small town in Lenoir, North Carolina, serving a community of 10,000–49,000 residents. The hospital has a history of sponsoring international nurses for permanent residency (EB3), indicating openness to international recruitment. Its community-focused setting and support for international staff may appeal to nurses seeking a welcoming environment in a smaller town.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 110
- RN Count
- 115
- Magnet Status
- No
- 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
Boone, NC overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive92.5%
- Walk0.9%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home5.7%
- Hickory Regional Airport
- Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 31,195
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 1,420
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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