Wetzel County Hospital
#3 East Benjamin Drive, New Martinsville, WV 26155
At a glance
Wetzel County Hospital is a government-owned acute care facility located in New Martinsville, West Virginia, a mid-size city setting that may offer a welcoming community atmosphere for international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and integration into a supportive environment. The surrounding area’s moderate international population may also provide a sense of community for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 58
- RN Count
- 64
- 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
Wheeling, WV-OH overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $85,851 (-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
- Drive89.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walk5.7%
- Other1.9%
- Work from home2.7%
- North Central West Virginia Airport
- Wheeling Ohio County Airport
- Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport
- Morgantown Municipal Walter L. Bill Hart Field
- Zanesville Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 101,403
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 1,510
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 22,739
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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