Southwest Medical Center
315 West 15th Street, Liberal, KS 67901
At a glance
Southwest Medical Center is a government acute care facility located in Liberal, Kansas, a small town setting that may appeal to nurses seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests potential openness to international applicants. The presence of a notable international population in the area may also provide a supportive environment for nurses relocating from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 80
- RN Count
- 73
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
User-friendly application process
Liberal, KS overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive93.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk1.9%
- Other1.5%
- Work from home3.1%
- Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
- Guymon Municipal Airport
- Garden City Regional Airport
- West Woodward Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 12,756
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 5,931
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Kansas 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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