Good Samaritan Hospital
2425 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, CA 95124
At a glance
Good Samaritan Hospital is a proprietary acute care facility located in San Jose, California, within a major metropolitan area, which may offer diverse experiences and resources for international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large urban setting and significant international population suggest a welcoming environment for globally trained professionals. This hospital could be a good fit for international nurses seeking opportunities in a dynamic, multicultural community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 404
- 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
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $185,121 (+49% 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
- Drive71.8%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walk1.1%
- Other0.8%
- Work from home24.8%
- Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
- Moffett Federal Airfield
- San Francisco International Airport
- Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
- Salinas Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,383,705
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 717,180
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 751,477
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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