State Hospital South
700 East Alice Street, Blackfoot, ID 83221
At a glance
State Hospital South is a government-run psychiatric facility located in Blackfoot, Idaho, within a small town community of 10,000–49,000 residents. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its setting may appeal to those seeking a close-knit environment and opportunities to make a meaningful impact in mental health care. The supportive small-town atmosphere could be attractive for international nurses looking for a welcoming and community-oriented workplace.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 120
- RN Count
- 41
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Straightforward process
Blackfoot, ID overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive90.5%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walk1.8%
- Other0.2%
- Work from home5.7%
- Idaho Falls Regional Airport
- Pocatello Regional Airport
- Friedman Memorial Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 29,380
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 2,433
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Idaho state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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