AdventHealth Ocala
1500 Sw 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34474
At a glance
AdventHealth Ocala is a government acute care hospital located in Ocala, Florida, a large city setting that may offer a diverse and supportive community for international nurses. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses through the EB3 visa program, indicating openness to global talent. Its size and location provide opportunities for professional growth and integration into a sizable international population.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 385
- RN Count
- 81
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
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
Ocala, FL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $80,005 (-17% 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
- Drive89.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk0.3%
- Other1.2%
- Work from home9%
- Leesburg International Airport
- Gainesville Regional Airport
- Orlando Sanford International Airport
- Daytona Beach International Airport
- Daytona Beach International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 281,911
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 28,657
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 61,989
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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