Bay Area Hospital
1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420
At a glance
Bay Area Hospital is a government-owned acute care facility located in Coos Bay, Oregon, a small town setting that may appeal to those seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest it could be a welcoming option for those interested in a supportive, smaller-town experience. The presence of an international population in the area may also help international nurses feel more at home.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 172
- RN Count
- 177
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
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
Coos Bay, 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
- Drive85.6%
- Walk2.2%
- Other3.2%
- Work from home8.7%
- Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
- Mahlon Sweet Field
- Newport Municipal Airport
- Newport Municipal Airport
- Rogue Valley International Medford Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 48,945
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 2,133
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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