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Good Samaritan Hospital

901 Olive Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308

County:KernCBSA Area:Bakersfield-Delano, CAOwnership:ProprietaryType:Acute Care

At a glance

Good Samaritan Hospital is a proprietary acute care facility located in Bakersfield, California, a large city with a significant international population. The hospital has not yet hired international nurses, but its urban setting and diverse community may offer a welcoming environment for newcomers. Its size and location could provide international nurses with ample professional growth opportunities and exposure to a broad patient population.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
64
RN Count
81
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Proprietary
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

Bakersfield-Delano, CA overview

Financials

Median $127,510
$93,340
10th
$181,660
90th
Cost of Living Index
102.25(2.25 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $124,708 (+25% 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:23.1 min
Drive
91.4%
  • Drive91.4%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walk0.7%
  • Other1.1%
  • Work from home6%
Nearest Airports
  • Meadows Field
  • Bakersfield International Airport
  • General WM J Fox Airfield
  • China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport
  • Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
553,334
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
161,262

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).

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°0in1in2in58°64°69°75°83°91°97°96°91°80°67°59°39°41°45°49°57°64°70°69°64°54°44°38°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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