Providence St. Mary Medical Center
401 W Poplar St, Walla Walla, WA 99362
At a glance
Providence St. Mary Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in the small town of Walla Walla, Washington, offering a close-knit community environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international recruitment. The area’s moderate international population and the hospital’s established presence make it a potential fit for nurses looking to build their careers in a smaller, community-focused setting.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 146
- RN Count
- 157
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational review
Walla Walla, WA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $107,473 (+13% 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
- Drive77.5%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walk6.5%
- Other1.4%
- Work from home12.3%
- Walla Walla Regional Airport
- Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton Airport
- Tri Cities Airport
- Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 40,947
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 4,960
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 12,232
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Washington state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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