Shands Jacksonville
655 W 8th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
At a glance
Shands Jacksonville is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in the major metro area of Jacksonville, Florida, offering a dynamic environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking opportunities in a large, diverse community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and setting suggest potential openness to international applicants. The presence of a significant international population in the area may also provide a supportive community for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 715
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
User-friendly process, detailed educational documentation
Jacksonville, FL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $81,489 (-15% 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
- Drive78.3%
- Public transit10.3%
- Walk1.2%
- Other3.7%
- Work from home5.7%
- Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)
- Jacksonville International Airport
- Naval Station Mayport (Admiral David L. Mcdonald Field)
- Northeast Florida Regional Airport
- St Simons Island Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,120,476
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 139,464
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 380,670
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Florida 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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