Sentara Obici Hospital
2800 Godwin Boulevard, Suffolk, VA 23434
At a glance
Sentara Obici Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Suffolk, Virginia, within a major metropolitan area, making it a potentially attractive option for international nurses seeking a diverse and dynamic community setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest it may be open to future international recruitment. The surrounding area also features a notable international population, which could provide additional support and community for nurses relocating from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 168
- RN Count
- 21
- 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
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive88.6%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walk1.1%
- Other1.7%
- Work from home7.9%
- Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field)
- Norfolk International Airport
- Newport News Williamsburg International Airport
- Oceana Naval Air Station
- Richmond International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,218,060
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 106,100
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Virginia state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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