Northern Navajo Medical Center

US HWY 491 North, Shiprock, NM 87420

County:San JuanCBSA Area:Farmington, NMOwnership:GovernmentType:Acute Care

At a glance

Northern Navajo Medical Center is a government-run acute care facility located in Shiprock, New Mexico, within a mid-size city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community environment and moderate size may offer a supportive atmosphere for those seeking a close-knit workplace. International nurses may find the diverse local population appealing, though there is no current record of international nurse hires.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 69
RN Count: 70
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Government

Licensure in New Mexico

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

Farmington, NM overview

Financials

Median $81,530

$63,280

10th

$113,880

90th

Cost of Living Index

86.52(13.48 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $94,233 (+1% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

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