Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
1144 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
At a glance
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is a government-owned acute care hospital located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, a small town setting that may appeal to those seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest it could be a welcoming option for those interested in a supportive, smaller-town experience. The presence of an international population in the area may also help international nurses feel more at home.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 182
- RN Count
- 221
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive educational review
Elizabeth 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
- Drive87.1%
- Walk2.5%
- Other1.9%
- Work from home8.6%
- Oceana Naval Air Station
- Norfolk International Airport
- Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field)
- Newport News Williamsburg International Airport
- Pitt Greenville Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 37,658
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 1,335
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
North Carolina state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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