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Atrium Health Union

600 Hospital Dr, Monroe, NC 28112

County:UnionCBSA Area:Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SCOwnership:GovernmentType:Acute Care

At a glance

Atrium Health Union is a government acute care hospital located in Monroe, North Carolina, within the Charlotte major metro area. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, including OPT, H1B, and EB3 visa categories, which may indicate openness to international applicants. Its setting in a large metropolitan region offers access to diverse communities and resources that can support international nurses both professionally and personally.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
157
RN Count
308
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

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC overview

Financials

Median $84,780
$67,140
10th
$107,280
90th
Cost of Living Index
96.98(3.02 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $87,421 (-7% 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:30.9 min
Drive
89.6%
  • Drive89.6%
  • Walk1.4%
  • Other1.3%
  • Work from home7.6%
Nearest Airports
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport
  • Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
  • Florence Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
1,814,198
Major Metro (1M+)
International Population
242,725
Population with Bachelor's+
691,460

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

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°0in1in2in3in4in5in53°57°64°74°81°88°91°89°84°74°64°56°30°33°39°47°57°65°69°68°61°49°38°33°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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