Watsonville Community Hospital
75 Nielson Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
At a glance
Watsonville Community Hospital is a proprietary, acute care facility located in Watsonville, California, within a large city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban location suggest potential opportunities for diverse clinical experiences and professional growth. This environment may appeal to international nurses seeking a dynamic workplace in a multicultural community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 106
- RN Count
- 301
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
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
Salinas, CA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $119,553 (+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
- Drive85.6%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walk1.6%
- Other3.9%
- Work from home7.7%
- Salinas Municipal Airport
- Monterey Peninsula Airport
- Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
- Moffett Federal Airfield
- Moffett Federal Airfield
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 279,734
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 112,263
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 75,713
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
California state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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