Catawba Valley Medical Center
810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
At a glance
Catawba Valley Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Hickory, North Carolina, a large city setting that may offer a diverse community experience for international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community orientation suggest it could be a welcoming environment for those seeking professional growth. The presence of a notable international population in the area may also provide additional support and cultural connection for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 258
- RN Count
- 231
- 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
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $87,065 (-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
- Drive91%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walk1%
- Other0.5%
- Work from home7.1%
- Hickory Regional Airport
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
- Asheville Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 261,293
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 16,804
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 54,646
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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