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Johnston Health

509 Bright Leaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577

County:JohnstonCBSA Area:Raleigh-Cary, NCOwnership:GovernmentType:Acute Care

At a glance

Johnston Health is a government-owned acute care hospital located in Smithfield, North Carolina, serving a large city community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and setting suggest it may be open to international applicants in the future. The presence of a significant international population in the area could provide a supportive environment for nurses from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
175
RN Count
406
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
Licensure in North Carolina

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

Median $84,870
$67,460
10th
$107,800
90th
Cost of Living Index
97.99(2.01 below national average)

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

Average commute:27.6 min
Drive
92.5%
  • Drive92.5%
  • Walk1.7%
  • Other0.4%
  • Work from home5.3%
Nearest Airports
  • Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport
  • Raleigh Durham International Airport
  • Simmons Army Air Field
  • Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field
  • Pope 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).

Pre-K–1216th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed15th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
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