Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan - Psy
11401 S Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650
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
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
- Drive87.7%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walk1%
- Other2.3%
- Work from home6.7%
- 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).
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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