Chesapeake General Hospital
736 Battlefield Blvd, North, Chesapeake, VA 23320
At a glance
Chesapeake General Hospital is a government-owned acute care facility located in Chesapeake, Virginia, within a major metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff and professional growth. The presence of a significant international community in the region may also provide a supportive environment for international nurses considering relocation.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 310
- RN Count
- 304
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Government
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
- Drive85.9%
- Walk0.5%
- Other1.7%
- Work from home11.8%
- Norfolk International Airport
- Oceana Naval Air Station
- 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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