Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033

County:DauphinCBSA Area:Harrisburg-Carlisle, PAOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

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At a glance

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is a large, non-profit acute care hospital located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, within a sizable city setting. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its significant size and established reputation suggest it may be open to international applicants in the future. The hospital’s community includes a notable international population, which could provide a supportive environment for nurses from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 564
RN Count: 2,989
Magnet Status: Yes
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

Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA overview

Financials

Median $85,500

$75,960

10th

$106,930

90th

Cost of Living Index

96.53(3.47 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $88,578 (-6% 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).