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Tri-City Medical Center

4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056

County:San DiegoCBSA Area:San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CAOwnership:GovernmentType:Acute Care

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
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 Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA overview

Financials

Median $133,090
$103,160
10th
$174,820
90th
Cost of Living Index
111.49(11.49 above national average)

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

Average commute:29.6 min
Drive
80.6%
  • Drive80.6%
  • Public transit0.9%
  • Walk0.8%
  • Other2.3%
  • Work from home15.3%
Nearest Airports
  • 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).

Pre-K–1238th of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed5th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50
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