Ashe Memorial Hospital
200 Hospital Ave, Jefferson, NC 28640
At a glance
Ashe Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access facility located in Jefferson, North Carolina, serving a small town community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community-focused environment and smaller size may offer a supportive setting for those seeking a close-knit workplace. The area has a modest international population, suggesting some diversity within the community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 76
- RN Count
- 48
- 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
North Wilkesboro, 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
- Drive84.6%
- Walk0.4%
- Other0.4%
- Work from home14.7%
- Hickory Regional Airport
- Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport
- Smith Reynolds Airport
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 47,754
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 1,861
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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