Summit Pacific Medical Center
600 East Main Street, Elma, WA 98541
At a glance
Summit Pacific Medical Center is a government-run Critical Access Hospital located in Elma, Washington, within a mid-size city setting. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its community environment and support for education may appeal to those seeking a welcoming and growth-oriented workplace. The presence of an international population in the area suggests a diverse community that could be supportive for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 24
- RN Count
- 32
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
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
Aberdeen, WA overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive83.4%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walk3.3%
- Other1.8%
- Work from home10.6%
- Olympia Regional Airport
- Bowerman Airport
- Gray Army Air Field
- Tacoma Narrows Airport
- Bremerton National Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 55,194
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 3,179
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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