St. Lucie Medical Center
1800 Se Tiffany Ave, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
At a glance
St. Lucie Medical Center is a proprietary, acute care hospital located in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, a large city setting that may offer diverse experiences for nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban environment suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and community engagement. International nurses may find the setting appealing, especially given the presence of a notable international population in the area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 222
- RN Count
- 104
- 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
- Drive84.9%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walk1.3%
- Other1.9%
- Work from home11%
- St Lucie County International Airport
- Vero Beach Regional Airport
- Palm Beach International Airport
- Melbourne International 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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