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Enloe Health

1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926

County:ButteCBSA Area:Chico, CAOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Enloe Health is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Chico, California, a mid-size city, offering a supportive community setting for healthcare professionals. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest potential opportunities for those seeking a welcoming environment. International nurses may find the diverse local population appealing, along with the hospital’s commitment to quality care.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
298
RN Count
746
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in California

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

Chico, CA overview

Financials

Median $141,720
$99,360
10th
$162,720
90th
Cost of Living Index
104.62(4.62 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $135,467 (+31% 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:17.1 min
Drive
74.9%
  • Drive74.9%
  • Public transit1.1%
  • Walk4.5%
  • Other3%
  • Work from home13.3%
Nearest Airports
  • Red Bluff Municipal Airport
  • Yuba County Airport
  • Redding Municipal Airport
  • Sacramento International Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
138,986
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
14,053
Population with Bachelor's+
42,854

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

California state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1238th of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed5th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°0in2in4in6in56°62°67°73°81°89°95°94°91°80°65°57°36°38°42°45°52°57°61°59°55°47°40°36°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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