Sarasota Memorial Hospital
1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239
At a glance
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is a government-owned acute care facility located in Sarasota, Florida, a large city setting that offers a diverse community and access to urban amenities. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, with previous hires under H1B and EB3 visa categories, indicating openness to international applicants. Its size and community resources may provide a supportive environment for international nurses seeking professional growth and integration.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 897
- RN Count
- 952
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Government
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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North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $79,944 (-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
- Drive83.8%
- Walk0.4%
- Other1.3%
- Work from home13.7%
- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
- St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport
- Tampa International Airport
- Lakeland Linder International Airport
- Lakeland Linder International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 659,287
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 95,188
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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