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Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan - Psy

11401 S Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650

County:Los AngelesCBSA Area:Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CAOwnership:GovernmentType:Psychiatric

At a glance

Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan - Psy is a government-run psychiatric facility located in Norwalk, California, within a major metropolitan area, which may offer diverse experiences and resources for nurses. While there is no record of international nurse hires yet, the large and diverse community setting could be appealing for those seeking a supportive and dynamic work environment. The hospital’s size and public sector status may provide opportunities for professional growth and exposure to a wide range of psychiatric cases.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Psychiatric
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
1,106
RN Count
7
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
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

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA overview

Financials

Median $133,440
$99,530
10th
$172,740
90th
Cost of Living Index
115.45(15.45 above national average)

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

Average commute:29.4 min
Drive
87.7%
  • Drive87.7%
  • Public transit1.8%
  • Walk1%
  • Other2.3%
  • Work from home6.7%
Nearest Airports
  • Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field)
  • Los Alamitos Army Air Field
  • Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport
  • Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport
  • Los Angeles 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).

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).

40°50°60°70°80°90°0in1in2in3in4in69°69°71°74°76°79°84°87°85°80°74°68°46°48°52°54°58°63°66°66°65°58°51°46°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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