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Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility

2250 Soquel Avenue, Suite 150, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

County:Santa CruzCBSA Area:Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CAOwnership:ProprietaryType:Psychiatric

At a glance

Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility is a proprietary psychiatric hospital located in Santa Cruz, California, a mid-size city known for its diverse community. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its setting in a city with a significant international population may indicate openness to diverse staff. This environment could appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive and inclusive workplace in a vibrant community.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Psychiatric
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
16
RN Count
15
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Proprietary
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

Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA overview

Financials

Median $178,900
$97,560
10th
$203,410
90th
Cost of Living Index
112.59(12.59 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $158,895 (+41% 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:22.6 min
Drive
71.2%
  • Drive71.2%
  • Public transit1.5%
  • Walk4.6%
  • Other1.9%
  • Work from home16.5%
Nearest Airports
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport
  • Salinas Municipal Airport
  • Moffett Federal Airfield
  • Moffett Federal Airfield

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
180,171
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
40,936
Population with Bachelor's+
76,537

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°0in2in4in6in63°64°67°69°71°74°74°76°77°74°67°62°41°43°44°46°49°52°54°55°53°50°44°41°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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