VA Long Beach Healthcare System

5901 E. Seventh Street, Long Beach, CA 90822

County:Los AngelesCBSA Area:Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CAOwnership:Military & VeteransType:Acute Care

At a glance

VA Long Beach Healthcare System is a major acute care facility serving military and veteran populations in the vibrant, diverse metro area of Long Beach, California. The hospital is located in a large urban setting with a significant international community, which may offer a welcoming environment for international nurses. While they have not yet hired international nurses, their size and location suggest they may be open to considering qualified candidates in the future.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 1,544
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Military & Veterans

Licensure in California

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted: CGFNS CES, ERES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam: No
English Proficiency: Undefined
Fingerprinting: Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact: No

Stringent requirements, detailed curriculum review

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA overview

Financials

Median $133,440

$99,530

10th

$172,740

90th

Cost of Living Index

115.45(15.45 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $115,577 (+19% 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).