Raleigh General Hospital
1710 Harper Road, Beckley, WV 25801
At a glance
Raleigh General Hospital is a proprietary, acute care facility located in Beckley, West Virginia, a mid-size city, making it a potentially comfortable setting for international nurses seeking a balance between urban amenities and a close-knit community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorships suggests openness to international recruitment. The hospital’s size and community environment may offer supportive opportunities for professional growth and integration.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 300
- RN Count
- 385
- 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
Beckley, WV overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $88,048 (-6% 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
- Drive89.4%
- Walk1.9%
- Other2.2%
- Work from home6.4%
- Yeager Airport
- Greenbrier Valley Airport
- Tri-State/Milton J. Ferguson Field
- Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
- Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 82,247
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 794
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 15,502
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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