Northwest Medical Center - Springdale
609 West Maple Avenue, Springdale, AR 72764
At a glance
Northwest Medical Center - Springdale is a proprietary, acute care hospital located in Springdale, Arkansas, a large city setting that may offer diverse experiences for nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban location suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and community engagement. International nurses may find the area's established international population supportive as they transition into the local community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 414
- RN Count
- 535
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
User-friendly process
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $90,339 (-4% 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
- Drive91.6%
- Walk1.2%
- Other0.5%
- Work from home6.3%
- Drake Field
- Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Boone County Airport
- Fort Smith Regional Airport
- Fort Smith Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 351,443
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 51,396
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 120,510
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Arkansas 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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