Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123
At a glance
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego is a large, non-profit pediatric hospital located in the major metropolitan area of San Diego, California, offering a dynamic environment for nurses interested in working with children. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location in a diverse, international community suggest potential openness to global applicants. Nurses may find the hospital's community setting and focus on pediatric care appealing for both professional growth and personal fulfillment.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Children's
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 518
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- 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
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $119,373 (+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
- Drive73.8%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walk1.4%
- Other2.5%
- Work from home20.4%
- Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field
- San Diego International Airport
- North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field
- Brown Field Municipal Airport
- Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 2,257,620
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 673,847
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 926,681
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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