West Kendall Baptist Hospital
9555 Sw 162 Ave, Miami, FL 33196
At a glance
West Kendall Baptist Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Miami, Florida, within a major metropolitan area known for its diverse international community. The hospital offers a supportive environment for nurses, with a standard 37.5-hour work week and access to a vibrant, multicultural setting. While they have not yet hired international nurses, their location and community profile suggest they may be open to international applicants.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 203
- RN Count
- 157
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
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
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
- Drive86.5%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walk0.6%
- Other1.5%
- Work from home9.8%
- Miami Executive Airport
- Homestead ARB Airport
- Miami International Airport
- Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood 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).
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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