Mercy Medical Center
333 Mercy Avenue, Merced, CA 95340
At a glance
Mercy Medical Center in Merced, California, is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in a mid-size city, offering a supportive environment for nurses seeking a community-focused workplace. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses through the EB3 visa program, which may appeal to candidates from abroad. Its setting in a diverse community and commitment to quality care make it a promising option for international nursing professionals.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 186
- RN Count
- 403
- 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
Merced, CA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $127,496 (+27% 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
- Drive81.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walk2.9%
- Other3.5%
- Work from home11.3%
- Merced Regional Macready Field
- Castle Airport
- Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field
- Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Stockton Metropolitan Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 168,503
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 65,981
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 24,677
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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