Forks Community Hospital
530 Bogachiel Way, Forks, WA 98331
At a glance
Forks Community Hospital is a government-operated Critical Access facility located in Forks, Washington, a mid-size city, offering a supportive environment for nurses seeking a close-knit community setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and rural location may present opportunities for those interested in personalized patient care and professional growth. The area’s modest international population suggests a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 45
- RN Count
- 15
- 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
Port Angeles, 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
- Drive75%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walk8.1%
- Other0.2%
- Work from home15.6%
- Bowerman Airport
- Bremerton National Airport
- Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field)
- Olympia Regional Airport
- Tacoma Narrows Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 59,865
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 3,552
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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