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Kaiser Foundation Hospital So Sacramento

6600 Bruceville Road, Sacramento, CA 95823

County:SacramentoCBSA Area:Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CAOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care
Magnet® Recognized

At a glance

Kaiser Foundation Hospital So Sacramento is a non-profit, acute care facility located in the major metropolitan area of Sacramento, California, offering a dynamic environment for healthcare professionals. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large size and diverse community setting suggest it may be open to international applicants in the future. The hospital’s location in a major metro area with a significant international population could provide a supportive environment for nurses from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
241
RN Count
402
Magnet Status
Yes
Ownership
Non-Profit
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

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA overview

Financials

Median $169,210
$104,100
10th
$211,220
90th
Cost of Living Index
108.89(8.89 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $155,398 (+40% 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:27.9 min
Drive
83.8%
  • Drive83.8%
  • Public transit1.7%
  • Walk1.9%
  • Other2.4%
  • Work from home9.5%
Nearest Airports
  • Sacramento Executive Airport
  • Sacramento Mather Airport
  • Sacramento International Airport
  • Stockton Metropolitan Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
1,633,998
Major Metro (1M+)
International Population
392,253
Population with Bachelor's+
582,486

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°0in1in2in3in4in56°61°66°72°80°88°93°92°89°79°65°56°39°42°45°47°52°57°59°59°57°50°43°39°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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