Island Hospital
1211 24th Street, Anacortes, WA 98221
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
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
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
- Drive77.5%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walk2.7%
- Other1.6%
- Work from home16.1%
- 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).
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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