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Johnston Memorial Hospital

16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Abingdon, VA 24211

County:WashingtonCBSA Area:Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VAOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Johnston Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, 197-bed acute care facility located in Abingdon, Virginia, within a large city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community environment may offer a supportive atmosphere for those seeking professional growth. The presence of an international population in the area suggests potential for cultural diversity and inclusion.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
116
RN Count
197
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Virginia

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

Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA overview

Financials

Median $74,680
$53,280
10th
$97,650
90th
Cost of Living Index
85.35(14.65 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $87,494 (-7% 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

Average commute:24.3 min
Drive
91.2%
  • Drive91.2%
  • Walk0.2%
  • Other0.9%
  • Work from home7.6%
Nearest Airports
  • Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport
  • Hickory Regional Airport
  • Asheville Regional Airport
  • Julian Carroll Airport
  • Smith Reynolds Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
226,432
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
3,698
Population with Bachelor's+
52,464

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Virginia state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1210th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed23rd of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
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