Lonesome Pine Hospital
1990 Holton Avenue East, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
At a glance
Lonesome Pine Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in the small town of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, serving a close-knit community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community-focused environment may offer a welcoming setting for those seeking a supportive workplace. 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
- 178
- RN Count
- 127
- Magnet Status
- No
- 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
Big Stone Gap, VA overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive91.8%
- Walk3.2%
- Other0.6%
- Work from home4.4%
- Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport
- Julian Carroll Airport
- London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field
- Asheville Regional Airport
- McGhee Tyson Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 18,716
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 1,311
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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