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Northwest Medical Center

6200 North LA Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85741

County:PimaCBSA Area:Tucson, AZOwnership:ProprietaryType:Acute Care

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
Licensure in Arizona

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

Median $95,960
$62,890
10th
$122,080
90th
Cost of Living Index
94.35(5.65 below national average)

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

Average commute:27.4 min
Drive
82.1%
  • Drive82.1%
  • Public transit0.8%
  • Walk1.1%
  • Other2.1%
  • Work from home13.3%
Nearest Airports
  • 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).

Pre-K–1245th of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed28th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
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