Scripps Mercy Hospital
4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
At a glance
Scripps Mercy Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in San Diego, California, a major metropolitan area known for its diverse and international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and exposure to a wide range of patient populations. This environment may appeal to international nurses seeking experience in a dynamic, multicultural healthcare setting.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 700
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
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 Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $119,373 (+22% 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
- Drive67.2%
- Public transit2.7%
- Walk4.9%
- Other1.5%
- Work from home22.9%
- San Diego International Airport
- North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field
- Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field
- Brown Field Municipal Airport
- Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 2,257,620
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 673,847
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 926,681
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.
Sign up to see hiring history and community
International-nurse sponsorship data, Global Workforce Badge, and community discussion — all free with a NursingUSA account.
It's free. We'll never sell your data or share it with recruiters without your permission.
Don't know where to begin?
Start with our country-by-country guide to becoming a US-licensed nurse.
Become a US Nurse →Want to learn more?
Browse our resource library — visa pathways, NCLEX prep, credential evaluation.
Browse resources →Are you from Scripps Mercy Hospital? Claim this hospital →