Salem Hospital
890 Oak Street, Se, Salem, OR 97301
At a glance
Salem Hospital is a large, non-profit acute care facility located in Salem, Oregon, a city in the 200k–999k population range with a notable international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff and professional growth. This environment may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive, community-focused workplace in a major city.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 434
- RN Count
- 626
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- 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
Salem, OR overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $125,134 (+25% 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
- Drive79.4%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walk5%
- Other1.2%
- Work from home10.4%
- Salem Municipal Airport/McNary Field
- McMinnville Municipal Airport
- Aurora State Airport
- Portland Hillsboro Airport
- Portland International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 287,298
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 44,911
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 75,286
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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