Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
2211 NE 139th Street, Vancouver, WA 98686
At a glance
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Vancouver, Washington, within a major metropolitan area. The hospital has a history of sponsoring international nurses, having previously hired on H1B and EB3 visas, which may indicate openness to international applicants. Its large size and diverse community setting could provide valuable experience and support for international nurses seeking professional growth.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 220
- RN Count
- 582
- 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
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $120,039 (+22% 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
- Drive73.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walk2.7%
- Other2.8%
- Work from home20.5%
- Portland International Airport
- Portland Troutdale Airport
- Portland Hillsboro Airport
- Southwest Washington Regional Airport
- Aurora State Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,781,756
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 279,525
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 736,358
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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