Northeastern Health System
1400 East Downing Street, Tahlequah, OK 74465
At a glance
Northeastern Health System is a government-owned acute care facility located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, a small town setting that may appeal to those seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, it appears open to considering international applicants, particularly for EB3 sponsorship. The presence of a modest international population in the area may offer some community support for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 98
- RN Count
- 149
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
User-friendly process
Tahlequah, OK overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Drake Field
- Fort Smith Regional Airport
- Fort Smith Regional Airport
- Tulsa International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 30,155
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 1,202
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Oklahoma 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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