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Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

9888 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037

County:San DiegoCBSA Area:San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CAOwnership:Physician-OwnedType:Acute Care
Magnet® Recognized

At a glance

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is an acute care facility located in the major metropolitan area of La Jolla, California, offering a dynamic environment for nurses seeking experience in a large, diverse community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location in a region with a significant international population suggest potential openness to global talent. This setting may appeal to international nurses looking for professional growth and exposure to a wide range of patient care experiences.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
332
RN Count
960
Magnet Status
Yes
Ownership
Physician-Owned
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:22 min
Drive
56%
  • Drive56%
  • Public transit3.6%
  • Walk7.7%
  • Other1.8%
  • Work from home29.2%
Nearest Airports
  • Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field
  • San Diego International Airport
  • North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field
  • Brown Field Municipal Airport
  • Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) 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

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

40°50°60°70°80°90°0in1in2in3in67°67°68°70°72°75°80°82°82°78°72°67°47°48°50°52°57°60°64°65°63°58°51°46°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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