Western State Hospital
1301 Richmond Road, Staunton, VA 24402
At a glance
Western State Hospital is a government-run psychiatric facility located in Staunton, Virginia, a mid-size city that offers a supportive community setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and public sector status suggest potential openness to diverse applicants. International nurses may find the environment appealing due to the city’s established international population and the hospital’s focus on mental health care.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 246
- RN Count
- 99
- Magnet Status
- No
- 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
Staunton-Waynesboro, 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
- Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
- Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field
- Greenbrier Valley Airport
- Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
- Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 91,262
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 3,670
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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