French Hospital Medical Center
1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
At a glance
French Hospital Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care facility located in San Luis Obispo, California, a mid-size city with a notable international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its setting and size suggest it could be a welcoming environment for those seeking a supportive, community-focused workplace. The hospital’s non-profit status may also appeal to nurses interested in patient-centered care and professional growth.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 135
- RN Count
- 84
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $120,440 (+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
- Drive69.7%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walk6.1%
- Other0.6%
- Work from home19.2%
- San Luis County Regional Airport
- Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field
- Paso Robles Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 189,527
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 23,496
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 71,967
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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