Redwood Memorial Hospital

Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital is a facility located in Fortuna, California. Run by Providence Health Services, this not-for-profit hospital stresses holistic patient-centered care. Providence Health Systems was founded in 1859 by the Sisters of Providence, a community of Roman Catholic sisters founded in Montreal Quebec. Currently, Providence runs more than 250 clinics through the western U.S. Providence has recently sought to reduce the amount of food scraps its facilities produce, helping to divert more than 204 tons of food waste from landfills in 2018.


As you may have gathered by now, Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital is on the smaller size, serving the small community of Fortuna, California. Located near the Pacific Ocean, this small town has been notably nicknamed “The Friendly City.” The city has a number of annual festivals, celebrating local agriculture. Residents can enjoy the smaller town feel with easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking in the magnificent Redwood forests, paddling down the Eel river in a canoe, or walking along the coast. The weather here is divine if you love rainy winters and warm dry summers with the occasional foggy morning, which provides an amazing backdrop to sipping coffee on the front porch. If you’re looking for a new contract with a slower pace for your next travel nursing gig, check out Redwood Memorial Hospital.