Salem Health West Valley Hospital
525 Se Washington Street, Dallas, OR 97338
At a glance
Salem Health West Valley Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in Dallas, Oregon, serving a community within a large city category. The hospital has not yet hired international nurses, but its community setting and non-profit status may offer a supportive environment for those seeking a close-knit workplace. International nurses may find the hospital’s size and focus on community care appealing for professional growth and integration.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 25
- 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
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
- Drive82.5%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walk2.9%
- Other1.2%
- Work from home11.9%
- Salem Municipal Airport/McNary Field
- McMinnville Municipal Airport
- Aurora State Airport
- Newport Municipal Airport
- Portland Hillsboro 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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