Columbia Memorial Hospital
2111 Exchange Street, Astoria, OR 97103
At a glance
Columbia Memorial Hospital is a Critical Access facility located in Astoria, Oregon, serving a small town community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its setting in a diverse area with a notable international population suggests potential openness to international applicants. The hospital’s size and community-focused environment may appeal to nurses seeking a supportive and close-knit workplace.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 49
- RN Count
- 35
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
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
Astoria, 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
- Drive81.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk5.3%
- Other1.8%
- Work from home10.8%
- Southwest Washington Regional Airport
- Portland Hillsboro Airport
- Bowerman Airport
- Portland International Airport
- Olympia Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 30,595
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 1,684
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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