Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital
1020 Thompson Street, Jersey Shore, PA 17740
At a glance
Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access facility located in a small town in Pennsylvania, offering a close-knit community environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive and accessible workplace. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community setting suggest it could be a welcoming option for those new to the U.S. healthcare system. The presence of a modest international population in the area may also provide additional support for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 54
- 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
Lock Haven, 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
- Drive93.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walk0.7%
- Other0.5%
- Work from home5%
- Williamsport Regional Airport
- University Park Airport
- Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport
- Elmira Corning Regional Airport
- Elmira Corning Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 25,001
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 465
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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