Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center
1600 South 20th Avenue, Safford, AZ 85546
At a glance
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center is a government-designated Critical Access Hospital located in the small town of Safford, Arizona, offering a close-knit community environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive, rural setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community focus suggest potential openness to diverse staff in the future. The area’s modest international population may provide some cultural connection, though resources for international newcomers could be limited.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 11
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Not Required
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Streamlined process, specific educational requirements
Safford, AZ overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive92.6%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walk0.3%
- Other1.8%
- Work from home5%
- Tucson International Airport / Morris Air National Guard Base
- Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field
- Nogales International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 24,362
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 868
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Arizona 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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