VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Drive

University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240

County:AlleghenyCBSA Area:Pittsburgh, PAOwnership:Military & VeteransType:Acute Care

At a glance

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr is a major acute care facility serving military and veteran populations in the large, diverse metro area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential openness to international applicants. Nurses may find the supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth appealing, especially within a community that includes a significant international population.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 686
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Military & Veterans

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

Pittsburgh, PA overview

Financials

Median $81,190

$67,000

10th

$107,870

90th

Cost of Living Index

94.44(5.56 below national average)

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).