University of Virginia Medical Center

1215 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22908

County:Charlottesville CityCBSA Area:Charlottesville, VAOwnership:GovernmentType:Acute Care

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At a glance

University of Virginia Medical Center is a government-owned acute care facility located in Charlottesville, Virginia, a mid-size city with a notable international population. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, including those on OPT and H1B visas, which may indicate openness to global talent. Its setting in a diverse community and experience with international staff could make it a welcoming environment for nurses from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 622
RN Count: 2,221
Magnet Status: Yes
Ownership: Government

Licensure in Virginia

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted: CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam: No
English Proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS
Fingerprinting: Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact: Yes

Comprehensive application process

Charlottesville, VA overview

Financials

Median $95,180

$66,390

10th

$136,770

90th

Cost of Living Index

98.59(1.41 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $96,538 (+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).