James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (Altoona)
2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, PA 16602
At a glance
James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania, serves a military and veteran population in a mid-size city setting, offering acute care services. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its community-focused environment and support for veterans may appeal to those seeking meaningful work in a supportive setting. The hospital’s size and location provide a balance between professional opportunities and a manageable city lifestyle.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 68
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Military & Veterans
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational review
Altoona, PA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $91,173 (-3% 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
- Drive87%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walk3.7%
- Other1.3%
- Work from home7.1%
- John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport
- University Park Airport
- Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 87,416
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 1,082
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 20,485
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Pennsylvania 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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