VCU Medical Center
Post Office Box 980510 1250 East Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23298
At a glance
VCU Medical Center is a government acute care hospital located in Richmond, Virginia, a large 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 urban setting and size offer diverse clinical experiences and opportunities for professional growth, making it a potentially strong fit for international nurses seeking a dynamic work environment.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 779
- RN Count
- 2,549
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Government
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
Richmond, VA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $91,572 (-2% 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
- Drive30.8%
- Walk20.9%
- Work from home37.4%
- Richmond International Airport
- Newport News Williamsburg International Airport
- Quantico MCAF /Turner field
- Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
- Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field)
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 916,124
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 90,295
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 363,746
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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