Kaweah Health Medical Center
400 W Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA 93291
At a glance
Kaweah Health Medical Center is a government acute care facility located in Visalia, California, a large city setting that may offer diverse experiences for nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community environment suggest potential opportunities for growth and support. International nurses may find the setting appealing for its professional development prospects and exposure to a varied patient population.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 480
- RN Count
- 576
- 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
Visalia, CA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $118,597 (+21% 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
- Drive88.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walk1.5%
- Other0.5%
- Work from home9%
- Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport
- Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Meadows Field
- Bakersfield International Airport
- Paso Robles Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 280,911
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 93,973
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 43,870
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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