UF Health Leesburg Hospital
600 E Dixie Ave, Leesburg, FL 34748
At a glance
UF Health Leesburg Hospital is a non-profit, 450-bed acute care facility located in Leesburg, Florida, within a major metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large size and metro setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff and professional growth. The surrounding community includes a significant international population, which may offer a welcoming environment for international nurses.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 330
- RN Count
- 450
- Magnet Status
- No
- 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
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $80,537 (-16% 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
- Drive80.7%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walk2.3%
- Other5%
- Work from home11%
- Leesburg International Airport
- Orlando Sanford International Airport
- Orlando International Airport
- Kissimmee Gateway Airport
- Lakeland Linder International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,849,053
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 454,446
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 643,367
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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