UPMC St. Margaret
815 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
At a glance
UPMC St. Margaret is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, within a major metropolitan area, offering a diverse community setting that may appeal to international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest it could be a welcoming environment for those seeking professional growth and cultural diversity. The presence of a significant international population in the area further enhances its potential as a supportive destination for nurses from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 250
- RN Count
- 321
- 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
- Drive73.7%
- Public transit4.2%
- Walk2.1%
- Other0.7%
- Work from home18.8%
- Pittsburgh International Airport
- Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
- Wheeling Ohio County Airport
- John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport
- John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport
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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