UF Health Shands Hospital

1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610

County:AlachuaCBSA Area:Gainesville, FLOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

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At a glance

UF Health Shands Hospital is a large, non-profit acute care facility located in Gainesville, Florida, a sizable city with a notable international community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, with several H1B and EB3 hires, indicating openness to global talent. Its size and urban setting may offer diverse clinical experiences and opportunities for professional growth, making it a potentially good fit for international nurses.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 1,054
RN Count: 2,045
Magnet Status: Yes
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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Gainesville, FL overview

Financials

Median $84,710

$72,740

10th

$109,200

90th

Cost of Living Index

96.89(3.11 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $87,425 (-7% 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).