Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
2900 Lamb Circle, Christiansburg, VA 24073
At a glance
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Christiansburg, Virginia, a mid-size city that offers a welcoming community setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, it appears open to considering international applicants, as indicated by previous EB3 sponsorships. Its size and community-focused environment may appeal to international nurses seeking professional growth and a supportive workplace.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 146
- RN Count
- 309
- Magnet Status
- No
- 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
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $89,822 (-4% 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
- Drive87.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walk0.7%
- Other1.1%
- Work from home10.2%
- Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
- Greenbrier Valley Airport
- Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field
- Smith Reynolds Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 100,824
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 6,844
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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