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Dayton General Hospital

1012 South 3rd Street, Dayton, WA 99328

County:ColumbiaCBSA Area:Walla Walla, WAOwnership:GovernmentType:Critical Access

At a glance

Dayton General Hospital is a government-operated Critical Access facility located in a small town setting in Dayton, Washington, serving a close-knit community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and rural environment may offer a supportive atmosphere for those seeking a more personal work experience. The hospital’s community-focused approach could appeal to international nurses interested in building strong patient relationships and contributing to a smaller healthcare team.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
25
RN Count
35
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
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

Walla Walla, WA overview

Financials

Median $105,360
$85,970
10th
$135,130
90th
Cost of Living Index
98.03(1.97 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $107,473 (+13% 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:19 min
Drive
85.4%
  • Drive85.4%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walk6.2%
  • Other1%
  • Work from home4.5%
Nearest Airports
  • Walla Walla Regional Airport
  • Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport
  • Pullman Moscow Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
40,947
Small Town (10k–49k)
International Population
4,960
Population with Bachelor's+
12,232

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).

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°0in1in2in3in42°46°54°61°70°77°88°87°77°63°49°41°26°28°33°38°45°50°55°54°47°38°31°27°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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