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Capital Medical Center

3900 Capital Mall Dr Sw, Olympia, WA 98502

County:ThurstonCBSA Area:Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WAOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Capital Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Olympia, Washington, a large city with a notable international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting may offer diverse experiences and resources for professional growth. This environment could be appealing for international nurses seeking opportunities in a supportive and dynamic healthcare setting.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
110
RN Count
92
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
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

Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA overview

Financials

Median $103,850
$80,560
10th
$150,720
90th
Cost of Living Index
106.48(6.48 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $97,533 (+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

Average commute:24 min
Drive
77.3%
  • Drive77.3%
  • Public transit1.3%
  • Walk2.3%
  • Other0.8%
  • Work from home17.8%
Nearest Airports
  • Olympia Regional Airport
  • Gray Army Air Field
  • Tacoma Narrows Airport
  • Bremerton National Airport
  • Seattle Tacoma International Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
208,615
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
22,095
Population with Bachelor's+
75,946

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°0in2in4in6in8in46°49°54°59°66°71°78°78°72°60°51°45°33°32°35°38°43°47°51°51°46°41°36°33°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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