Weirton Medical Center, Inc
601 Colliers Way, Weirton, WV 26062
At a glance
Weirton Medical Center, Inc. is a government-owned acute care hospital located in Weirton, West Virginia, serving a mid-size city community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its setting and size may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking opportunities in a supportive, community-focused facility. International nurses may find the hospital’s location appealing due to its accessible city size and potential for professional growth.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 238
- RN Count
- 252
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Detailed but manageable process
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $86,048 (-9% 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
- Drive87.3%
- Public transit1%
- Walk0.9%
- Other1.5%
- Work from home9%
- Wheeling Ohio County Airport
- Pittsburgh International Airport
- Akron Canton Regional Airport
- Youngstown Warren Regional Airport
- Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 83,998
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 1,062
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 16,682
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
West Virginia 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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