St. Charles Medical Center - Bend
2500 NE Neff Road, Bend, OR 97701
At a glance
St. Charles Medical Center - Bend is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Bend, Oregon, a mid-size city known for its welcoming community and access to outdoor recreation. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its setting in a diverse city with a notable international population may offer a supportive environment for newcomers. The hospital’s non-profit status and community focus could appeal to international nurses seeking a collaborative and mission-driven workplace.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 231
- RN Count
- 508
- 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
Bend, OR overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $123,003 (+24% 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
- Drive76.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walk3.4%
- Other1.3%
- Work from home16.2%
- Roberts Field
- Mahlon Sweet Field
- Salem Municipal Airport/McNary Field
- Salem Municipal Airport/McNary Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 147,063
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 8,919
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 59,952
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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