Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA 17044
At a glance
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in a small town setting in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, offering a close-knit community environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive atmosphere. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests potential openness to international applicants. The hospital’s size and community focus provide opportunities for meaningful patient interaction and professional growth.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 123
- RN Count
- 227
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational review
Lewistown, PA overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive92.8%
- Walk1.8%
- Other1.1%
- Work from home4.2%
- University Park Airport
- Harrisburg International Airport
- Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 32,350
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 311
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Pennsylvania state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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