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Fairchild Medical Center

444 Bruce Street, Yreka, CA 96097

County:SiskiyouCBSA Area:Ownership:Non-ProfitType:Critical Access
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At a glance

Fairchild Medical Center is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in Yreka, California, serving a smaller, community-oriented area. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests potential openness to international applicants. The hospital’s size and community setting may appeal to nurses seeking a supportive environment in a rural region.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
28
RN Count
39
Magnet Status
No
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

overview

Financials

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:15.5 min
Drive
92.4%
  • Drive92.4%
  • Walk2%
  • Other0.7%
  • Work from home4.2%
Nearest Airports
  • Rogue Valley International Medford Airport
  • Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport
  • Redding Municipal Airport
  • Redding Municipal Airport

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).

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°0in1in2in3in4in46°52°58°64°74°83°93°92°84°70°54°45°27°29°32°37°43°49°55°54°47°38°31°27°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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