Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
751 South Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
At a glance
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is a large government-owned acute care hospital located in San Jose, California, within a major metropolitan area. Its significant size and diverse community setting may offer a dynamic environment for international nurses seeking professional growth. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its location in a region with a substantial international population suggests potential openness to global talent.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 1,182
- RN Count
- 1,654
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- No
Stringent requirements, detailed curriculum review
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $185,121 (+49% 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
- Drive73.2%
- Public transit3.2%
- Walk3.1%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home18.9%
- Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
- Moffett Federal Airfield
- San Francisco International Airport
- Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
- Salinas Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,383,705
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 717,180
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 751,477
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
California 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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