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Lehigh Regional Medical Center

1500 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936

County:LeeCBSA Area:Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FLOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Lehigh Regional Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Lehigh Acres, Florida, within a large city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and diverse community suggest potential openness to international applicants. The surrounding area includes a significant international population, which may offer a supportive environment for nurses from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
88
RN Count
90
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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Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL overview

Financials

Median $86,090
$66,960
10th
$106,230
90th
Cost of Living Index
102.56(2.56 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $83,937 (-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:37.2 min
Drive
83.2%
  • Drive83.2%
  • Public transit1%
  • Walk0.9%
  • Other2.1%
  • Work from home12.8%
Nearest Airports
  • Southwest Florida International Airport
  • Page Field
  • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
  • Palm Beach International Airport
  • Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
583,335
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
119,125
Population with Bachelor's+
175,717

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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