Columbia Basin Hospital
200 Nat Washington Way, Ephrata, WA 98823
At a glance
Columbia Basin Hospital is a government-operated Critical Access facility located in Ephrata, Washington, a mid-size city, making it a potential fit for international nurses seeking a supportive, community-focused environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international applicants. The setting offers a balance of small-town community with access to a diverse population, which may appeal to those looking for both professional growth and cultural engagement.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 28
- RN Count
- 16
- 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
Moses Lake, 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
- Drive90.4%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walk0.7%
- Other1.1%
- Work from home7.1%
- Grant County International Airport
- Pangborn Memorial Airport
- Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field
- Tri Cities Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 60,723
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 14,361
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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