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Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber

600 Somerset Avenue, Windber, PA 15963

County:SomersetCBSA Area:Johnstown, PAOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in a mid-size city in Pennsylvania, offering a supportive community setting that may appeal to international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest potential openness to diverse staff. The surrounding area includes a modest international population, which could provide a welcoming environment for newcomers.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
54
RN Count
47
Magnet Status
No
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

Johnstown, PA overview

Financials

Median $81,180
$65,040
10th
$95,840
90th
Cost of Living Index
88.06(11.94 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $92,183 (-2% 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:23.5 min
Drive
89.4%
  • Drive89.4%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walk1%
  • Other0.1%
  • Work from home9%
Nearest Airports
  • John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport
  • Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
  • University Park Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
95,844
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
1,076
Population with Bachelor's+
21,729

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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