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UPMC Pinnacle Hospitals

409 South Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104

County:DauphinCBSA Area:Harrisburg-Carlisle, PAOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

UPMC Pinnacle Hospitals is a large, non-profit acute care facility located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a sizable city with a notable international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff and professional growth. This environment may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive and dynamic workplace in a metropolitan area.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
717
RN Count
1,087
Magnet Status
Yes
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Pennsylvania

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Undefined
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

Specific educational review

Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA overview

Financials

Median $85,500
$75,960
10th
$106,930
90th
Cost of Living Index
96.53(3.47 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $88,578 (-6% 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

Average commute:20.5 min
Drive
76.3%
  • Drive76.3%
  • Public transit7.4%
  • Walk4.3%
  • Other3.1%
  • Work from home8.9%
Nearest Airports
  • Harrisburg International Airport
  • Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport
  • Lancaster Airport
  • Lancaster Airport
  • Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
413,503
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
35,807
Population with Bachelor's+
142,447

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Pennsylvania state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1219th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed50th of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
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