Providence VA Medical Center

830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908

County:ProvidenceCBSA Area:Providence-Warwick, RI-MAOwnership:Military & VeteransType:Acute Care

At a glance

Providence VA Medical Center is a major acute care facility located in Providence, Rhode Island, serving military and veteran populations in a large metropolitan area. The hospital is situated in a diverse community with a significant international population, which may offer a welcoming environment for international nurses. While they have not yet hired international nurses, their size and setting suggest they could be a good fit for those seeking professional growth in a supportive, urban healthcare environment.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 78
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Military & Veterans

Licensure in Rhode Island

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted: CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam: Yes
English Proficiency: Not Required
Fingerprinting: Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact: Yes

Detailed educational and credential requirements

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA overview

Financials

Median $97,220

$72,090

10th

$133,310

90th

Cost of Living Index

100.86(0.86 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $96,389 (+3% 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).