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Marian Regional Medical Center

1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA 93454

County:Santa BarbaraCBSA Area:San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CAOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Marian Regional Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Santa Maria, California, a mid-size city with a notable international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community setting suggest it may be open to welcoming diverse staff in the future. This environment could appeal to international nurses seeking opportunities in a supportive, community-focused healthcare setting.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
227
RN Count
187
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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA overview

Financials

Median $133,470
$98,880
10th
$196,030
90th
Cost of Living Index
110.82(10.82 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $120,440 (+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

Average commute:23 min
Drive
90.3%
  • Drive90.3%
  • Public transit1.5%
  • Walk1.4%
  • Other1%
  • Work from home5.4%
Nearest Airports
  • Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field
  • San Luis County Regional Airport
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
189,527
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
23,496
Population with Bachelor's+
71,967

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).

40°50°60°70°80°0in1in2in3in65°65°66°68°69°71°73°74°75°75°70°64°41°43°44°45°49°52°55°55°54°50°44°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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