Punxsutawney Area Hospital
81 Hillcrest Drive, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
At a glance
Punxsutawney Area Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in a mid-size city in Pennsylvania, offering a supportive environment for nurses seeking a community-focused workplace. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its setting and size may appeal to those looking for opportunities in a welcoming, smaller city. The local international population suggests some diversity, which could help international nurses feel more at home.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 49
- RN Count
- 13
- Magnet Status
- No
- 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
DuBois, PA overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive88.7%
- Public transit1%
- Walk3.7%
- Other2%
- Work from home3.9%
- John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport
- Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
- Venango Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 59,485
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 1,522
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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