Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita
16260 South Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
At a glance
Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Sahuarita, Arizona, within a large city setting. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community environment may offer a welcoming atmosphere for those seeking professional growth. The hospital’s location in a diverse urban area could provide international nurses with access to a supportive and multicultural community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 18
- RN Count
- 10
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
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
- Drive84.7%
- Walk0.7%
- Other1.4%
- Work from home13.2%
- 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).
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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