St. Elizabeths Hospital

1100 Alabama Avenue, Se, Washington, DC 20032

County:The DistrictCBSA Area:Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WVOwnership:GovernmentType:Psychiatric

At a glance

St. Elizabeths Hospital is a government-run psychiatric facility located in Washington, D.C., within a major metropolitan area, offering opportunities to work with a diverse urban population. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large size and central location suggest potential openness to international applicants. Nurses interested in mental health and serving a varied community may find this setting appealing.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Psychiatric
Emergency Services: No
Bed Count: 292
RN Count: 217
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Government

Licensure in District of Columbia

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted: CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam: No
English Proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS
Fingerprinting: No
Nurse Licensure Compact: Pending

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV overview

Financials

Median $101,800

$79,460

10th

$129,320

90th

Cost of Living Index

108.64(8.64 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $93,703 (0% 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).