South Lyon Medical Center
213 S Whitacre/PO Box 940, Yerington, NV 89447
At a glance
South Lyon Medical Center is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in Yerington, Nevada, a mid-size city setting. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its community-focused environment and manageable size may offer a welcoming atmosphere for those seeking a supportive workplace. The hospital’s setting could appeal to nurses interested in a close-knit community with opportunities for professional growth.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 14
- RN Count
- 2
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
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
Fernley, NV overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive84.4%
- Walk8.5%
- Work from home7.2%
- Fallon Naval Air Station
- Lake Tahoe Airport
- Reno Tahoe International Airport
- Truckee Tahoe Airport
- Derby Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 94,552
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 3,528
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 26,243
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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