Pender Memorial Hospital
507 E Fremont St, Burgaw, NC 28425
At a glance
Pender Memorial Hospital is a government-run Critical Access facility located in Burgaw, North Carolina, within a large city category, which may offer a diverse community setting for international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its previous EB3 sponsorships suggest potential openness to international applicants. The hospital’s size and community-focused environment could provide a supportive atmosphere for nurses seeking professional growth in the U.S. healthcare system.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 35
- 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
Wilmington, NC overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $77,933 (-20% 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
- Drive91.4%
- Walk1.1%
- Other0.4%
- Work from home7%
- Wilmington International Airport
- Albert J Ellis Airport
- MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 202,140
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 11,967
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 81,297
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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