South Bay Medical Center

Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, located in Harbor City, California, is among
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement (according to Healthgrades) and Surgical
Care Excellence. Patients consistently rate South Bay higher than the national average of other
hospitals. South Bay Medical Center provides 24 hour emergency services and also offers
bereavement support groups, health education, and a safe haven for abandoned newborns. The
facility currently has 257 staffed beds.

Located in Southern Los Angeles, Harbor City, California is a diverse neighborhood, home to
about 36k residents. The neighborhood includes Harbor City Park, Harbor City Recreation
Center, and the Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park. Racial makeup of the population is about
50% from Latino heritage, 25% non-Hispanic whites, 14% Asian, and 10% Black American.
About 50% of the population are renters, with the median household income around $55k in
2008. The neighborhood of Harbor City takes pride in their schools and the South Bay Medical
Center. For those travel nurses looking to relocate to the Los Angeles area, Harbor City is well
situated for commuters and those who work in the area. Summers are typically hot, which
makes the close proximity of the ocean a convenient quick getaway, and winters are mild. Be
sure to check out what other travel nurses have to say about South Bay Medical Center in
Harbor City, California.