Yakima Valley Memorial
2811 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA 98902
At a glance
Yakima Valley Memorial is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Yakima, Washington, a mid-size city with a notable international population. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community setting may offer a supportive environment for those seeking opportunities in the U.S. healthcare system. The hospital’s location in a diverse city could provide international nurses with a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 218
- RN Count
- 239
- 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
Yakima, WA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $100,237 (+7% 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
- Drive91.3%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walk1.2%
- Other0.5%
- Work from home6.4%
- Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field
- Pangborn Memorial Airport
- Grant County International Airport
- Grant County International Airport
- Tri Cities Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 155,876
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 42,113
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 28,366
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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