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Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento

2825 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95816

County:SacramentoCBSA Area:Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CAOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento is a large non-profit acute care hospital located in a major metropolitan area of California, offering a dynamic environment for nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and setting suggest potential openness to diverse candidates. The surrounding community includes a significant international population, which may provide a supportive environment for those relocating from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
523
RN Count
1,331
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

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA overview

Financials

Median $169,210
$104,100
10th
$211,220
90th
Cost of Living Index
108.89(8.89 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $155,398 (+40% 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:20.7 min
Drive
62.7%
  • Drive62.7%
  • Public transit1.5%
  • Walk5.7%
  • Other1%
  • Work from home24%
Nearest Airports
  • Sacramento Executive Airport
  • McClellan Airfield
  • Sacramento Mather Airport
  • Sacramento International Airport
  • Yuba County Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
1,633,998
Major Metro (1M+)
International Population
392,253
Population with Bachelor's+
582,486

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°90°100°0in1in2in3in4in57°62°68°74°81°89°94°94°89°79°65°56°41°44°47°49°54°59°61°61°59°53°45°41°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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