Tri-City Medical Center
4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
At a glance
Tri-City Medical Center is a government-owned acute care hospital located in Oceanside, California, within a major metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large size and diverse community setting suggest it may be open to international applicants. The surrounding area also has a significant international population, which could provide a supportive environment for nurses from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 397
- RN Count
- 649
- 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
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
- Drive80.6%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walk0.8%
- Other2.3%
- Work from home15.3%
- Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport
- Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field
- San Diego International Airport
- North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field
- John Wayne Airport-Orange County 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).
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