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Banner Estrella Medical Center

9201 West Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85037

County:MaricopaCBSA Area:Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care
Magnet® Recognized

At a glance

Banner Estrella Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Phoenix, Arizona, a major metropolitan area with a significant international community. The hospital’s large size and urban setting may offer diverse clinical experiences and exposure to a wide range of patient populations. While they have not yet hired international nurses, their location and scale suggest they may be open to considering international applicants in the future.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
317
RN Count
427
Magnet Status
Yes
Ownership
Non-Profit
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

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ overview

Financials

Median $98,160
$71,200
10th
$124,130
90th
Cost of Living Index
105.52(5.52 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $93,021 (-1% 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:28 min
Drive
85.1%
  • Drive85.1%
  • Public transit0.8%
  • Walk0.6%
  • Other4.2%
  • Work from home9.3%
Nearest Airports
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
  • Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport
  • Prescott International Airport - Ernest A. Love Field
  • Flagstaff Pulliam International Airport
  • Flagstaff Pulliam International Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
3,290,185
Major Metro (1M+)
International Population
606,964
Population with Bachelor's+
1,109,923

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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