Allegheny General Hospital
320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
At a glance
Allegheny General Hospital is a large non-profit acute care facility located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a major metropolitan area, making it an appealing option for international nurses seeking diverse clinical experience and urban living. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses through the EB3 visa program, indicating openness to global talent. Its sizable international community and metropolitan setting may offer additional support and cultural integration opportunities for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 524
- RN Count
- 1,054
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- 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
Pittsburgh, PA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $85,968 (-9% 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
- Drive55.2%
- Public transit13.2%
- Walk7.7%
- Other2.1%
- Work from home20.7%
- Pittsburgh International Airport
- Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
- Wheeling Ohio County Airport
- Morgantown Municipal Walter L. Bill Hart Field
- Morgantown Municipal Walter L. Bill Hart Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,723,377
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 81,858
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 640,054
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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