NMC Portsmouth
620 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23708
At a glance
NMC Portsmouth is a major acute care facility located in Portsmouth, Virginia, within a large metropolitan area, and is known for serving Military & Veterans populations. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community setting suggest it may be open to international applicants in the future. The presence of a significant international population in the area could provide a supportive environment for nurses relocating from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 1,200
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Military & Veterans
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
- Drive50.6%
- Public transit3.8%
- Walk43%
- Work from home2.5%
- Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field)
- Norfolk International Airport
- Oceana Naval Air Station
- 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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