Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital
1901 Tate Springs Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501
At a glance
Centra Health - Lynchburg General Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Lynchburg, Virginia, a mid-size city with a notable international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorships suggests openness to international applicants. The hospital’s community setting and support for education may appeal to nurses seeking a welcoming and growth-oriented environment.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 519
- RN Count
- 619
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
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
Lynchburg, VA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $90,647 (-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).
Travel insights
- Drive78.4%
- Public transit3.9%
- Walk5.4%
- Other3.7%
- Work from home8.6%
- Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field
- Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
- Lake Country Regional Airport
- Lake Country Regional Airport
- Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 176,105
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 6,510
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 52,653
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Virginia 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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