Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
401 15th Avenue Se, Puyallup, WA 98372
At a glance
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Puyallup, Washington, within a major metropolitan area, which may offer diverse experiences and resources for international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community setting suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and support. The presence of a significant international population in the region may also help international nurses feel welcomed and connected.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 365
- RN Count
- 599
- 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
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $104,938 (+11% 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
- Drive82.7%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walk0.9%
- Other0.7%
- Work from home13.8%
- Tacoma Narrows Airport
- Seattle Tacoma International Airport
- Gray Army Air Field
- Boeing Field King County International Airport
- Bremerton National Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 2,825,178
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 695,683
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 1,277,595
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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