Children's Hospital of Orange County
1201 W LA Veta Ave, Orange, CA 92868
At a glance
Children's Hospital of Orange County is a non-profit, 252-bed pediatric hospital located in the major metropolitan area of Orange, California. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse clinical experience and professional growth. The surrounding community includes a significant international population, which may appeal to nurses seeking a multicultural environment.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Children's
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 192
- RN Count
- 252
- 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
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $115,577 (+19% 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
- Drive77.7%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walk4.4%
- Other0.4%
- Work from home15.5%
- John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport
- Los Alamitos Army Air Field
- Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field)
- Ontario International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 9,107,327
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 3,923,415
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 3,329,377
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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