The McDowell Hospital
430 Rankin Drive P O Box 730, Marion, NC 28752
At a glance
The McDowell Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Marion, North Carolina, serving a small town community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community setting and manageable size may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking a supportive workplace. International nurses may find the hospital open to new applicants, especially given the area's modest international population.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 65
- RN Count
- 72
- 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
Forest City, 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
- Drive95%
- Walk0.7%
- Other1%
- Work from home3.3%
- Asheville Regional Airport
- Hickory Regional Airport
- Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport
- Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
- Greenville Downtown Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 46,748
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 1,669
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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