Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono
206 East Brown Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
At a glance
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono is a non-profit, acute care facility located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, a mid-size city with a notable international population. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, including those on H1B and EB3 visas, which may indicate a supportive environment for globally trained professionals. Its community setting and experience with international staff make it a potentially good fit for nurses seeking opportunities in the U.S.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 264
- RN Count
- 8
- 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
East Stroudsburg, 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
- Drive77.8%
- Public transit5.3%
- Walk2.3%
- Other2.3%
- Work from home12.2%
- Lehigh Valley International Airport
- Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport
- Morristown Municipal Airport
- Trenton Mercer Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 118,803
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 16,154
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 31,550
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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