VA New Mexico Healthcare System
1501 San Pedro Drive Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108
At a glance
VA New Mexico Healthcare System is a large acute care facility located in Albuquerque, a major city in New Mexico, serving military and veteran populations. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse experiences and professional growth. The presence of a significant international community in the area may also provide a supportive environment for international nurses considering relocation.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 483
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Military & Veterans
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
Albuquerque, NM overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $96,377 (+3% 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).
Travel insights
- Drive79.3%
- Public transit4%
- Walk2.6%
- Other1.9%
- Work from home10.2%
- Albuquerque International Sunport
- Santa Fe Municipal Airport
- Las Vegas Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 636,574
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 75,023
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 217,981
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.
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