Jefferson Abington Hospital
1200 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001
At a glance
Jefferson Abington Hospital is a large, acute care facility located in the major metropolitan area of Abington, Pennsylvania, offering a dynamic environment for nurses seeking diverse clinical experiences. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, with several H1B and EB3 hires, indicating openness to global talent. Its metropolitan setting and sizable international community may provide additional support and opportunities for international nurses adjusting to life in the U.S.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 667
- RN Count
- 1,230
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational review
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $95,812 (+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
- Drive72.7%
- Public transit4.6%
- Walk1.7%
- Other1.6%
- Work from home19.3%
- Northeast Philadelphia Airport
- Philadelphia International Airport
- Trenton Mercer Airport
- McGuire Air Force Base
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 4,326,745
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 619,811
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 1,756,558
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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