Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center
900 11Th Street Se, Bandon, OR 97411
At a glance
Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is a government-run Critical Access facility located in Bandon, 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 rural location suggest potential opportunities for those interested in personalized patient care and professional growth. The area’s modest international population indicates a welcoming, though not highly diverse, community for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 24
- RN Count
- 22
- 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
- Drive79.9%
- Walk5.9%
- Other0.4%
- Work from home13.1%
- Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
- Rogue Valley International Medford Airport
- Mahlon Sweet Field
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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