University of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care
111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
At a glance
University of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Burlington, a mid-size city in Vermont, offering a supportive environment for international nurses. The hospital has a history of international hiring, including OPT, H1B, and EB3 visa sponsorships, which may appeal to nurses seeking employment opportunities in the U.S. Its community setting and established support for education make it a strong option for those looking to work in a diverse and welcoming healthcare environment.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 615
- RN Count
- 1,103
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- Yes
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Detailed educational and credential requirements
Burlington-South Burlington, VT overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $84,626 (-11% 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
- Drive52.2%
- Public transit5.3%
- Walk19.8%
- Other1%
- Work from home15.8%
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 153,200
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 12,315
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 74,605
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Vermont state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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