St. Charles Surgical Hospital
1717 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
At a glance
St. Charles Surgical Hospital is a physician-owned acute care facility located in New Orleans, Louisiana, a large city known for its diverse community and vibrant culture. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its urban setting and significant international population suggest a welcoming environment for newcomers. This hospital may be a good fit for international nurses seeking opportunities in a dynamic metropolitan area with access to a broad patient base.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 39
- RN Count
- 37
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Physician-Owned
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational review
New Orleans-Metairie, LA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $89,878 (-4% 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
- Drive57.2%
- Public transit4.2%
- Walk13.7%
- Other1.6%
- Work from home20.4%
- Lakefront Airport
- New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Gulfport Biloxi International Airport
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 881,389
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 81,719
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 292,527
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Louisiana 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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