Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
1060 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
At a glance
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is a non-profit, 242-bed acute care facility located in the major metro area of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The hospital serves a diverse community, including a significant international population, which may appeal to nurses seeking a multicultural environment. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the hospital’s size and urban setting suggest potential openness to international applicants.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 276
- RN Count
- 242
- 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
- Drive83.8%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walk0.6%
- Other1.5%
- Work from home12.5%
- Oceana Naval Air Station
- Norfolk International Airport
- Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field)
- Newport News Williamsburg International Airport
- 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).
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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