St. Joseph Hospital
2901 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225
At a glance
St. Joseph Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Bellingham, Washington, a mid-size city with a notable international community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses through the EB3 visa program, indicating openness to global talent. Its community setting and support for international staff may make it an appealing option for nurses seeking a welcoming and diverse workplace.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 253
- RN Count
- 298
- 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
Bellingham, WA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $97,543 (+4% 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
- Drive64.2%
- Public transit4.7%
- Walk9.2%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home15.3%
- Bellingham International Airport
- Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field)
- Snohomish County (Paine Field) Airport
- Boeing Field King County International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 152,506
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 19,663
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 56,451
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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