Anybody worked at Stanford hospital in Cali?

NedRN · Oct 31, 2015

Stanford - uber prestigious

Peninsula/Silicon Valley - uber expensive

Argo · Oct 31, 2015

everyone I know that has worked there loved it. I know at least 6 people that have or do currently work there.

nursephillyphil, BSN, RN · Oct 31, 2015

GREAT PLACE to work at, wonderful hospital and staff. but yes, as others stated its in a pricey area, but do consider living a short drive away. worth it!

PacoUSA, BSN, RN · Oct 31, 2015

I'm there right now. I LOVE it! I extended a bit but I'll be leaving at the end of the year regretfully because I need to go back home. I would stay if I could. Yes, it can be pricey but if you look hard enough you will find something reasonably priced. Stanford is worth it!

NedRN · Oct 31, 2015

As for housing, once you have a travel contract, you can use Stanford's housing department. Many local landlords only list their property there. Last time I worked at Stanford (I've been there twice and used the housing dept both times), I got a great house share about two miles from the hospital for a great price through the housing department. This was during the last housing bubble, not the current one. However, the folks who list at Stanford can be somewhat immune to the latest housing prices - they are not in that market and just want to rent for a fair price to Stanford affiliated folks - which includes us!

The housing dept should have an online page but you will have to call them for access. Once you have a travel contract, your name will be in their system. Last time, I just walked in - in fact they had a card system that may not be on a web page. Back in the late 90's, they did not have a webpage, but a BBS dialup! Most of you won't know what that is - pretty geeky even back then, but it is an electronic bulletin board that predates the internet. You connect to their phone number with a modem. You may have heard of a dial up modem or heard their screech in old movies. That is what you used to connect to AOL or similar systems and the internet - instead of an ISP provided phone number to dial up, I used Stanford's BBS number.

By the way, same deal with UCSF. Your ID gets you into their housing dept. I would assume it would be similar throughout the UC system but UCSF is the only one I've worked at.

Bluebolt · Nov 1, 2015

Wow, it sounds like I should take this contract. It's not often that everyone has positive things to say. Thanks Ned for the advice on the housing offered to those working there, that will come in handy!

NedRN · Nov 1, 2015

Any hospital has negatives, and I saw some at Stanford both assignments. They may or may not apply on your unit. You also have to deal with AM (now) and from what I've heard, AM doesn't pay well there. It may still be worthwhile as Stanford is a great resume enhancer, but don't take to much of a haircut, as I said, it is uber expensive there for housing.

wanderlust99 · Nov 1, 2015

It looks great on your resume. Stanford spoils you with their breaks, I haven't been to another hospital that gives so many. Do they still do that? It has been over 5 years since I was there, but I learned a lot. I really liked the trauma ICU. I only floated twice to the Cardiac ICU so can't comment on that one.

Bluebolt · Nov 2, 2015

Hey Ned who is it you get in contact with to find housing for Stanford affiliated folk? My travel agent doesn't know what I'm talking about and is telling me to use Airbnb, which currently has nothing I'd take.

NedRN · Nov 2, 2015

Stanford University Housing Department.

PacoUSA, BSN, RN · Nov 6, 2015

Taking home double at Stanford what I took home at my first hospital. My expenses are the same, especially when I pared down housing. Saving lots of money and have plenty to spare for days off. And I'm with AMN. Not complaining.