VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

11301 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90073

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

At a glance

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is a major acute care facility serving military and veteran populations in the heart of Los Angeles, a diverse metropolitan area with a significant international community. Its large size and urban setting offer exposure to a wide range of clinical experiences and patient populations, which may appeal to international nurses seeking professional growth. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its scale and location suggest it could be a welcoming environment for globally trained professionals.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 1,327
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).