St. David's South Austin Medical Center
901 West Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
At a glance
St. David's South Austin Medical Center is a proprietary acute care hospital located in Austin, Texas, a major metropolitan area with a significant international community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, including OPT and EB3 hires, which may indicate openness to supporting international staff. Its large size and urban setting could offer diverse clinical experiences and opportunities for professional growth.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 363
- RN Count
- 545
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
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Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $97,214 (+4% 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
- Drive55.7%
- Public transit2.7%
- Walk2.8%
- Other1.8%
- Work from home35.6%
- Austin Bergstrom International Airport
- San Marcos Regional Airport
- Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Air Field
- Hood Army Air Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,561,103
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 305,540
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Texas 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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