Swedish Issaquah
751 NE Blakely Dr, Issaquah, WA 98029
At a glance
Swedish Issaquah is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in the Issaquah area of the Seattle major metro region, which is known for its diverse and international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and setting in a large metropolitan area suggest potential openness to international applicants. The supportive community and access to educational resources in the region may appeal to international nurses seeking professional growth.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 120
- RN Count
- 107
- 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
- Drive52.7%
- Public transit3.2%
- Walk2.6%
- Other2.2%
- Work from home39.2%
- Boeing Field King County International Airport
- Seattle Tacoma International Airport
- Snohomish County (Paine Field) Airport
- Tacoma Narrows 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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