VA Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center
500 Foothill Blvd., Salt Lake City, UT 84148
At a glance
VA Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center is a large acute care facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving military personnel and veterans in a major urban setting. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its location in a diverse city with a significant international population may offer a welcoming environment for newcomers. The hospital’s size and focus on comprehensive care could provide valuable experience and professional growth opportunities for international nurses.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 578
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Military & Veterans
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- Yes
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational requirements
Salt Lake City, UT overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Salt Lake City International Airport
- Hill Air Force Base
- Ogden Hinckley Airport
- Provo-Utah Lake International Airport
- Logan-Cache Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 797,942
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 132,420
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Utah 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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