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Grand Junction VA Medical Center

2121 N. Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501

County:MesaCBSA Area:Grand Junction, COOwnership:Military & VeteransType:Acute Care

At a glance

Grand Junction VA Medical Center is an acute care facility serving military veterans in Grand Junction, Colorado, a mid-size city with a modest international community. The hospital offers a supportive environment for nurses interested in working with veterans and gaining experience in a diverse, community-focused setting. While they have not yet hired international nurses, they may be open to considering qualified candidates.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
103
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Military & Veterans
Licensure in Colorado

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Undefined
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

Comprehensive but straightforward process

Grand Junction, CO overview

Financials

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:15 min
Drive
73.9%
  • Drive73.9%
  • Public transit1.3%
  • Walk7.5%
  • Other1.7%
  • Work from home11.9%
Nearest Airports
  • Grand Junction Regional Airport
  • Montrose Regional Airport
  • Garfield County Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
109,465
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
5,466
Population with Bachelor's+
32,875

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Colorado state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–129th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed4th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

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Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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