HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
1700 S 23rd St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
At a glance
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is a proprietary, acute care facility located in Fort Pierce, Florida, a large city setting that may offer diverse experiences for nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest potential opportunities for those seeking a supportive and dynamic work environment. The presence of a notable international population in the area may also help international nurses feel more at home.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 497
- RN Count
- 436
- 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
Port St. Lucie, FL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $78,839 (-19% 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
- Drive83.5%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walk5.5%
- Other0.7%
- Work from home8.2%
- St Lucie County International Airport
- Vero Beach Regional Airport
- Melbourne International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 368,636
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 67,966
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 104,718
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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