Saint Francis Hospital
333 Laidley St, Charleston, WV 25301
At a glance
Saint Francis Hospital is a proprietary acute care facility located in Charleston, West Virginia, a mid-size city that offers a moderate international population and a supportive community setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban location suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff integration. This environment may appeal to international nurses seeking a welcoming city with educational and professional growth prospects.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 155
- RN Count
- 235
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
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
Charleston, WV overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $91,787 (-2% 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
- Drive59.4%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walk27%
- Other0.6%
- Work from home11.8%
- Yeager Airport
- Tri-State/Milton J. Ferguson Field
- Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport
- Greenbrier Valley Airport
- North Central West Virginia Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 185,629
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 3,498
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 44,064
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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