Wakemed, Cary Hospital
1900 Kildare Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518
At a glance
Wakemed, Cary Hospital is a non-profit acute care facility located in Cary, North Carolina, a large city setting that may offer diverse experiences for nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community environment suggest potential opportunities for growth and support. International nurses may find the large city location appealing for its resources and multicultural community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 156
- RN Count
- 1,990
- 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
Raleigh-Cary, NC overview
Financials
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
- Drive65.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk1.6%
- Other1.8%
- Work from home31.2%
- Raleigh Durham International Airport
- Pope Field
- Simmons Army Air Field
- Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport
- Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis 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).
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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