Grande Ronde Hospital
900 Sunset Drive, La Grande, OR 97850
At a glance
Grande Ronde Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access facility located in the small town of La Grande, Oregon, offering a close-knit community environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive, rural setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community focus suggest it could be a welcoming place for those interested in personalized patient care and professional growth. The area’s modest international population may provide some cultural diversity, though resources for international staff may be limited.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 49
- RN Count
- 68
- 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
La Grande, 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
- Drive83.2%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walk6.9%
- Other2%
- Work from home6.6%
- Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton Airport
- Walla Walla Regional Airport
- Tri Cities Airport
- Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 17,596
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 609
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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