Seaside Health System
4363 Convention Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
At a glance
Seaside Health System is a government-affiliated psychiatric facility located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a large city with a notable international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its urban setting and diverse population suggest potential openness to international applicants. The size and community resources of Baton Rouge may offer a supportive environment for nurses seeking professional growth and cultural integration.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 64
- RN Count
- 18
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational review
Baton Rouge, LA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $86,132 (-9% 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
- Drive85.7%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walk1.8%
- Other0.7%
- Work from home10.1%
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
- Lafayette Regional Airport
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field
- Lakefront Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 567,148
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 29,548
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 171,118
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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