Carlsbad Medical Center
2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
At a glance
Carlsbad Medical Center is an acute care facility located in a small town in Carlsbad, New Mexico, offering a close-knit community environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international recruitment. The presence of a notable international population in the area may also provide a sense of community for nurses relocating from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 116
- RN Count
- 64
- 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
Carlsbad-Artesia, 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
- Drive90.6%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walk1.3%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home6.4%
- Roswell Air Center Airport
- Lea County Regional Airport
- Winkler County Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 39,653
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 3,372
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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