Palmetto General Hospital
2001 W 68th St, Hialeah, FL 33016
At a glance
Palmetto General Hospital is a proprietary, acute care facility located in Hialeah, Florida, within a major metropolitan area, which may offer diverse clinical experiences and exposure to a large, international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and metro setting suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and cultural integration. This environment could be appealing for international nurses seeking a dynamic workplace in a vibrant, multicultural city.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 360
- RN Count
- 305
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
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
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $76,558 (-22% 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
- Drive85.6%
- Public transit1%
- Walk0.9%
- Other0.5%
- Work from home12%
- Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
- Miami International Airport
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
- Miami Executive Airport
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 4,401,245
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 2,264,719
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Florida state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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