Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
180 Parkwood Dr, Elkin, NC 28621
At a glance
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Elkin, North Carolina, a mid-size city that offers a welcoming community setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and non-profit status may provide a supportive environment for professional growth and integration. The presence of an international population in the area suggests potential community support for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 81
- RN Count
- 144
- 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
Mount Airy, 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
- Drive91.9%
- Walk0.8%
- Other0.4%
- Work from home6.9%
- Smith Reynolds Airport
- Hickory Regional Airport
- Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 50,638
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 3,476
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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