Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Santa Clara

700 Lawrence Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95051

County:Santa ClaraCBSA Area:San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CAOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Santa Clara is a non-profit, acute care facility located in the major metropolitan area of Santa Clara, California, offering a dynamic environment for healthcare professionals. The hospital serves a diverse community, including a significant international population, which may appeal to nurses seeking a multicultural workplace. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the hospital’s size and setting suggest it could be a promising option for internationally trained nurses looking to work in a large, urban healthcare system.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 327
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

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA overview

Financials

Median $208,940

$126,150

10th

$226,240

90th

Cost of Living Index

112.87(12.87 above national average)

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).