Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
3000 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610
At a glance
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus is a large, non-profit acute care hospital located in Raleigh, North Carolina, a major city with a significant international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest a diverse patient population and potential opportunities for professional growth. This environment may appeal to international nurses seeking a dynamic workplace in a supportive metropolitan area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 678
- RN Count
- 1,761
- 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
Raleigh-Cary, NC overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $86,612 (-8% 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
- Drive76.8%
- Public transit2.9%
- Walk1.4%
- Other1.5%
- Work from home17.3%
- Raleigh Durham International Airport
- Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport
- Pope Field
- Simmons Army Air Field
- Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 959,909
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 153,039
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 475,624
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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