Richmond VA Medical Center
1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23249
At a glance
Richmond VA Medical Center is a large acute care facility located in Richmond, Virginia, a major city known for its diverse community and strong support for military and veterans. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and exposure to a wide range of patient populations. International nurses may find the city’s established international community appealing as they consider relocation.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 427
- 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
Richmond, VA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $91,572 (-2% 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
- Richmond International Airport
- Newport News Williamsburg International Airport
- Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
- Quantico MCAF /Turner field
- Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field)
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 916,124
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 90,295
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 363,746
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Virginia state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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