Providence Portland Medical Center
4805 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97213
At a glance
Providence Portland Medical Center is a large, non-profit acute care hospital located in the major metropolitan area of Portland, Oregon, which is known for its diverse international community. The hospital has a history of sponsoring EB3 visas, indicating openness to hiring international nurses. Its size and urban setting may offer a supportive environment for professional growth and cultural integration.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 483
- RN Count
- 978
- 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
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $120,039 (+22% 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
- Drive54.7%
- Public transit7.1%
- Walk2.9%
- Other0.7%
- Work from home31%
- Portland International Airport
- Portland Troutdale Airport
- Portland Hillsboro Airport
- Aurora State Airport
- McMinnville Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,781,756
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 279,525
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 736,358
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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