Southern Monterey County Memorial Hospital
300 Canal Street, King City, CA 93930
At a glance
Southern Monterey County Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access facility located in King City, California, serving a large city community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community-focused setting and non-profit status may appeal to those seeking a supportive work environment. This hospital could be a good fit for international nurses interested in working in a diverse, growing area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- 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
Salinas, CA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $119,553 (+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
- Drive78.3%
- Public transit3.1%
- Walk1.4%
- Other10.6%
- Work from home6%
- Salinas Municipal Airport
- Paso Robles Municipal Airport
- Monterey Peninsula Airport
- Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 279,734
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 112,263
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 75,713
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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