Salem VA Medical Center
1970 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, VA 24153
At a glance
Salem VA Medical Center is an acute care facility located in Salem, Virginia, serving a large city population and focusing on the needs of military personnel and veterans. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community setting may offer a supportive environment for those interested in working with a diverse veteran population. The presence of an international community in the area suggests potential for cultural integration and support.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 282
- 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
Roanoke, VA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $83,524 (-12% 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
- Drive86.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walk4.1%
- Other0.7%
- Work from home8.8%
- Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
- Greenbrier Valley Airport
- Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field
- Smith Reynolds Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 225,091
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 12,974
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 68,594
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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