Carilion Medical Center
1906 Belleview Avenue, Se, Roanoke, VA 24014
At a glance
Carilion Medical Center is a large, non-profit acute care hospital located in Roanoke, Virginia, a sizable city with a notable international community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, particularly through the EB3 visa program, which may indicate openness to global talent. Its size and urban setting offer diverse clinical experiences and potential support networks for international staff.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 752
- RN Count
- 1,792
- 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
Roanoke, VA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $83,524 (-12% 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
- Drive89.1%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walk0.2%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home9.3%
- Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
- Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field
- Greenbrier Valley Airport
- Smith Reynolds Airport
- Smith Reynolds Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 225,091
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 12,974
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 68,594
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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