Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health
13681 Doctors Way, Fort Myers, FL 33912
At a glance
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health is a government acute care hospital located in Fort Myers, Florida, a large city with a notable international community. The hospital has not yet hired international nurses, but its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff and professional growth. This environment may appeal to international nurses seeking a dynamic workplace in a supportive, multicultural city.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 699
- RN Count
- 493
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
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
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
- Drive82%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walk2.2%
- Other1.8%
- Work from home12.7%
- Southwest Florida International Airport
- Page Field
- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
- Lakeland Linder 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).
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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