HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
6500 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
At a glance
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is a proprietary, acute care facility located in Gainesville, a large city in Florida, serving a diverse urban community. With a significant international population in the area, the hospital may offer a welcoming environment for international nurses seeking opportunities in a dynamic setting. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the hospital’s size and location suggest it could be a good fit for those looking to work in a large, multicultural city.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 528
- RN Count
- 310
- 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
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Gainesville, FL overview
Financials
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).
Travel insights
- Drive77.1%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walk0.5%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home18.2%
- Gainesville Regional Airport
- Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)
- Northeast Florida Regional Airport
- Northeast Florida Regional Airport
- Leesburg International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 214,048
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 25,582
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 86,065
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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