Christus Southern New Mexico
2669 Scenic Drive, Alamogordo, NM 88310
At a glance
Christus Southern New Mexico is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Alamogordo, a small town in New Mexico. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of sponsoring H1B and EB3 visas suggests openness to international applicants. The community setting and moderate international population may offer a welcoming environment for nurses seeking a supportive, small-town experience.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 98
- RN Count
- 137
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Streamlined application process
Alamogordo, NM overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive89.4%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walk1.6%
- Other0.8%
- Work from home7.2%
- Las Cruces International Airport
- Sierra Blanca Regional Airport
- El Paso International Airport
- Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport
- Roswell Air Center Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 44,772
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 5,881
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
New Mexico 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.
Sign up to see hiring history and community
International-nurse sponsorship data, Global Workforce Badge, and community discussion — all free with a NursingUSA account.
It's free. We'll never sell your data or share it with recruiters without your permission.
Don't know where to begin?
Start with our country-by-country guide to becoming a US-licensed nurse.
Become a US Nurse →Want to learn more?
Browse our resource library — visa pathways, NCLEX prep, credential evaluation.
Browse resources →Are you from Christus Southern New Mexico? Claim this hospital →