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Island Hospital

1211 24th Street, Anacortes, WA 98221

County:SkagitCBSA Area:Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WAOwnership:GovernmentType:Acute Care

At a glance

Island Hospital is a government-run acute care facility located in Anacortes, Washington, a mid-size city, which may offer a welcoming community setting for international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest potential openness to diverse staff in the future. Nurses seeking a supportive environment in a city with a notable international population may find Island Hospital a promising option.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
43
RN Count
111
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
Licensure in Washington

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

Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA overview

Financials

Median $102,660
$81,800
10th
$133,340
90th
Cost of Living Index
106.02(6.02 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $96,833 (+3% 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

Average commute:23.9 min
Drive
77.5%
  • Drive77.5%
  • Public transit1.1%
  • Walk2.7%
  • Other1.6%
  • Work from home16.1%
Nearest Airports
  • Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field)
  • Bellingham International Airport
  • Snohomish County (Paine Field) Airport
  • Boeing Field King County International Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
92,028
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
10,772
Population with Bachelor's+
26,388

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Washington state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1231st of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed3rd of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

30°40°50°60°70°80°0in1in2in3in4in5in48°51°54°59°66°70°75°75°70°61°53°47°37°37°40°43°48°52°54°54°51°46°40°37°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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