Straith Hospital for Special Surgery
23901 Lahser, Southfield, MI 48033
At a glance
Straith Hospital for Special Surgery is a non-profit acute care facility located in Southfield, Michigan, within a major metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its urban setting and diverse community may offer a welcoming environment for those considering relocation. The hospital’s size and location could provide valuable professional experience and exposure to a broad patient population.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 34
- RN Count
- 54
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- Yes
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
Specific educational requirements
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $90,789 (-3% 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
- Drive86.7%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walk0.2%
- Other0.2%
- Work from home12.1%
- Oakland County International Airport
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
- Willow Run Airport
- Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport
- Bishop International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 3,052,621
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 389,733
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 1,023,523
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Michigan 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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