1555 Soquel Drive
Santa Cruz, CA  95065

222 Beds

Dominican Hospital

City, State

General Information

1555 Soquel Drive
Santa Cruz, CA  95065

222 Beds

Charting System

Cerner

Scrub color worn by Nurses

OB

N/A

General

Navy Blue

OR

N/A

Hospital Description

Dominican Hospital is a 379-bed facility located in the Monterey bay area in Santa Cruz, California. Serving the community for over 75 years, Dominican Hospital offers emergency services as a certified Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. They also provide comprehensive cancer treatment, joint replacement, and advanced neurological and endoscopic services. The Leapfrog Group has scored this hospital with an “A” grade and Dominican has been nationally recognized for patient safety, cardiac care, and stroke treatment. The facility includes a level III NICU.

Spanish for “Holy Cross,” Santa Cruz is a surfing destination located on the northern edge of Monterey Bay. First established as a mission settlement, today’s Santa Cruz is a college town of around 60k residents. Hit the waves during the warm summers, and enjoy the mild, wet winters in this popular tourist location. Santa Cruz has a strong organic agriculture movement, a thriving downtown area, and vibrant arts scene. If the beach isn’t your jam, the redwood forests nearby provide an abundance of hiking. For those history buffs, there are number of landmarks and historic sites, not limited to the Mission Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and the Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster. The city struggles with one of the highest rates of homelessness, but the city government has been lobbied several times to address the issue. If you’re travel nurse who loves surf and sun, be sure to check out the Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, Califor

General Information

1555 Soquel Drive
Santa Cruz, CA  95065

222 Beds

About this Hospital

Dominican Hospital is a 379-bed facility located in the Monterey bay area in Santa Cruz, California. Serving the community for over 75 years, Dominican Hospital offers emergency services as a certified Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. They also provide comprehensive cancer treatment, joint replacement, and advanced neurological and endoscopic services. The Leapfrog Group has scored this hospital with an “A” grade and Dominican has been nationally recognized for patient safety, cardiac care, and stroke treatment. The facility includes a level III NICU.

Spanish for “Holy Cross,” Santa Cruz is a surfing destination located on the northern edge of Monterey Bay. First established as a mission settlement, today’s Santa Cruz is a college town of around 60k residents. Hit the waves during the warm summers, and enjoy the mild, wet winters in this popular tourist location. Santa Cruz has a strong organic agriculture movement, a thriving downtown area, and vibrant arts scene. If the beach isn’t your jam, the redwood forests nearby provide an abundance of hiking. For those history buffs, there are number of landmarks and historic sites, not limited to the Mission Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and the Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster. The city struggles with one of the highest rates of homelessness, but the city government has been lobbied several times to address the issue. If you’re travel nurse who loves surf and sun, be sure to check out the Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, Califor

Charting System

Cerner

Scrub Color that Nurses Wear

OB

N/A

General

Navy Blue

OR

N/A

Commuting

Hospital Features

Commuting

Walking & Biking

0% of nurses reported walking to this facility. 0% of nurses reported biking to this facility.

Driving

100% of nurses reported driving to this facility. 0% parked at the hospital, 0% offsite, and 0% on the street.

Public Transit

0% of people reported using public transportation. We don't have enough responses to know if transit is nearby.

Walking & Biking

0% of nurses reported walking to this facility. 0% of nurses reported biking to this facility.

Driving

100% of nurses reported driving to this facility. 0% parked at the hospital, 0% offsite, and 0% on the street.

Public Transit

0% of people reported using public transportation. We don't have enough responses to know if transit is nearby.

Food & Dining

Food & Dining

Is there a cafeteria? 🍟

☀️ N/A

🌙 N/A

Is there a vending machine? 🍫

☀️ N/A

🌙 N/A

Is there a cafe? ☕️

☀️ N/A

🌙 N/A

Are there other options to eat nearby?

No

Is there a cafeteria? 🍟

☀️ N/A

🌙 N/A

Is there a vending machine? 🍫

☀️ N/A

🌙 N/A

Is there a cafe? ☕️

☀️ N/A

🌙 N/A

Other Food options Nearby?

No

Nurse Resources

Nurse Resources

Because of the fluctuation between floors, responses are coded as such 0-10% = No, 11-90% = Some, 90%+ = Yes

RT

Always

CNA

None

Phleb

Always

HUC

Always

Free Charge

Always

IV Start Team

None

Provider on Unit

None

Resource RN

Always

Because of the fluctuation between floors, responses are coded as such 0-10% = No, 11-90% = Some, 90%+ =Yes

RT

Always

CNA

None

Phleb

Always

HUC

Always

Free Charge

Always

IV Start Team

None

Provider on Unit

None

Resource RN

Always

Safety

Safety

 

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Scheduling & Floating

Scheduling and Floating

 

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Floor Culture & Pay

Floor Culture & Pay

 

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Comments

 

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