HCA Florida West Hospital
8383 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32514
At a glance
HCA Florida West Hospital is a proprietary, acute care facility located in Pensacola, a large city in Florida, which may offer a dynamic environment for international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse experiences and professional growth. The presence of a significant international population in the community may also provide a supportive environment for those relocating from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 515
- RN Count
- 510
- 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
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $83,633 (-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
- Drive78.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walk2.9%
- Other2%
- Work from home16.1%
- Pensacola International Airport
- Pensacola Naval Air Station/Forrest Sherman Field
- Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport
- Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport
- Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 351,427
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 23,024
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 101,085
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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