Northern Nevada Medical Center
2375 E Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89434
At a glance
Northern Nevada Medical Center is a proprietary acute care hospital located in Sparks, Nevada, within a large city setting. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its size and the presence of a significant international community in the area suggest it may be open to future international applicants. This environment could offer diverse experiences and opportunities for professional growth for nurses considering relocation.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 108
- RN Count
- 131
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
Streamlined process with specific credential review
Reno, NV overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $106,334 (+12% 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
- Drive87.5%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walk0.9%
- Other2%
- Work from home8.1%
- Reno Tahoe International Airport
- Truckee Tahoe Airport
- Fallon Naval Air Station
- Lake Tahoe Airport
- Derby Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 342,287
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 62,770
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 111,133
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Nevada 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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