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City of Hope National Medical Center

1500 E. Duarte Rd., Duarte, CA, Los Angeles, CA 91010

County:Los AngelesCBSA Area:Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CAOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Cancer Hospital
Magnet® Recognized

At a glance

City of Hope National Medical Center is a non-profit, specialized cancer hospital located in the major metropolitan area of Los Angeles, California, offering a dynamic and diverse community setting. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location in a city with a significant international population suggest potential openness to global talent. Nurses seeking opportunities in a leading cancer care environment may find City of Hope an appealing option for professional growth.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Cancer Hospital
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
212
RN Count
213
Magnet Status
Yes
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

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA overview

Financials

Median $133,440
$99,530
10th
$172,740
90th
Cost of Living Index
115.45(15.45 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $115,577 (+19% 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).

Metro area stats

Population
9,107,327
Major Metro (1M+)
International Population
3,923,415

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°0in1in2in3in4in5in69°68°71°74°76°81°86°88°87°81°74°68°46°47°51°53°58°62°65°66°64°57°51°45°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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