Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
125 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
At a glance
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access facility located in the small town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, serving a close-knit community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community-focused environment may offer a welcoming setting for those seeking a supportive workplace. The area has a modest international population, suggesting some diversity within the local community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 85
- RN Count
- 91
- 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
Marion, 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
- Drive91.9%
- Walk2.3%
- Other0.5%
- Work from home5.4%
- Hickory Regional Airport
- Asheville Regional Airport
- Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport
- Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
- Greenville Downtown Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 32,612
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 1,590
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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