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Morton Plant Hospital

300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL 33756

County:PinellasCBSA Area:Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FLOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Morton Plant Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Clearwater, Florida, within a major metropolitan area, making it an appealing option for international nurses seeking a diverse and vibrant community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses through the EB3 program, indicating openness to global talent. Its size and metro setting offer opportunities for professional growth and exposure to a broad patient population.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
687
RN Count
620
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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Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL overview

Financials

Median $84,290
$67,960
10th
$114,960
90th
Cost of Living Index
103.43(3.43 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $81,492 (-15% 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:23.1 min
Drive
76.1%
  • Drive76.1%
  • Public transit1.8%
  • Walk1.6%
  • Other2.6%
  • Work from home15.9%
Nearest Airports
  • St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport
  • Tampa International Airport
  • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
  • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
  • Lakeland Linder International Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
2,314,606
Major Metro (1M+)
International Population
416,381
Population with Bachelor's+
768,660

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).

50°60°70°80°90°100°0in2in4in6in8in10in71°73°77°82°87°90°90°91°89°84°77°73°53°55°59°64°70°75°76°76°75°70°61°56°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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