Mid-columbia Medical Center
1700 E 19th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
At a glance
Mid-Columbia Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in The Dalles, Oregon, a small town setting that may appeal to nurses seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community focus suggest it could be a welcoming place for those looking to make a meaningful impact. The area has a modest international population, which may offer some cultural diversity for new arrivals.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 49
- RN Count
- 157
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Not Required
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
Comprehensive application process
The Dalles, OR overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive88.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walk2.4%
- Other2.8%
- Work from home5.7%
- Portland Troutdale Airport
- Portland International Airport
- Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field
- Aurora State Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 18,770
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 2,056
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Oregon 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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