Northwest Medical Center
6200 North LA Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85741
At a glance
Northwest Medical Center is a proprietary acute care hospital located in Tucson, Arizona, a large city with a notable international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff and professional growth. This environment may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive and dynamic workplace in a metropolitan area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 300
- RN Count
- 422
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Not Required
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Streamlined process, specific educational requirements
Tucson, AZ overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $101,711 (+8% 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
- Drive82.1%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walk1.1%
- Other2.1%
- Work from home13.3%
- Tucson International Airport / Morris Air National Guard Base
- Nogales International Airport
- Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field
- Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 705,718
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 111,155
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 246,889
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Arizona state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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