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Psychiatric Institute of Washington

4228 Wisconsin Avenue, Nw, Washington, DC 20016

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

At a glance

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington is a psychiatric facility located in the major metropolitan area of Washington, DC, offering opportunities to work in a diverse urban environment. As a non-profit hospital, it may appeal to international nurses seeking a mission-driven workplace with a focus on mental health care. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its location in a city with a significant international population suggests potential openness to diverse staff in the future.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Psychiatric
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
104
RN Count
33
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
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).

Travel insights

Average commute:26.4 min
Drive
40.5%
  • Drive40.5%
  • Public transit14.4%
  • Walk5.3%
  • Other2.3%
  • Work from home35.8%
Nearest Airports
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
  • Washington Dulles International Airport
  • Tipton Airport
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
  • Quantico MCAF /Turner field

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
4,350,669
Major Metro (1M+)
International Population
1,280,777
Population with Bachelor's+
2,305,743

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

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Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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