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Baycare

200 Ave F NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881

County:PolkCBSA Area:Lakeland-Winter Haven, FLOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Baycare is a large, non-profit acute care provider located in Winter Haven, Florida, serving a sizable urban community. While they have not yet hired international nurses, their scale and community setting suggest they may be open to international applicants in the future. The organization’s size and location in a diverse city could offer a supportive environment for international nurses seeking professional growth.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
508
RN Count
529
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Florida

Global workforce

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

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Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL overview

Financials

Median $81,080
$64,600
10th
$98,490
90th
Cost of Living Index
97.37(2.63 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $83,267 (-12% 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:33.4 min
Drive
85.1%
  • Drive85.1%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walk0.6%
  • Other2.3%
  • Work from home11.2%
Nearest Airports
  • Lakeland Linder International Airport
  • Kissimmee Gateway Airport
  • Orlando International Airport
  • Tampa International Airport
  • Leesburg International Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
509,692
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
69,719
Population with Bachelor's+
109,285

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Florida state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1222nd of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed1st of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50

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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