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Westside Regional Medical Center

8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324

County:BrowardCBSA Area:Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FLOwnership:ProprietaryType:Acute Care

At a glance

Westside Regional Medical Center is a proprietary, 250-bed acute care hospital located in Plantation, Florida, within a major metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse experiences and professional growth. The surrounding community includes a significant international population, which may appeal to nurses seeking a multicultural environment.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
250
RN Count
250
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Proprietary
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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Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL overview

Financials

Median $85,610
$68,040
10th
$127,240
90th
Cost of Living Index
111.82(11.82 above national average)

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

Average commute:26.9 min
Drive
82.8%
  • Drive82.8%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walk1.3%
  • Other1.7%
  • Work from home13.7%
Nearest Airports
  • Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
  • Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
  • Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
  • Miami International Airport
  • Miami International 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).

Pre-K–1222nd of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed1st of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50
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