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Carlsbad Medical Center

2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220

County:EddyCBSA Area:Carlsbad-Artesia, NMOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

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
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

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

Average commute:21.5 min
Drive
90.6%
  • Drive90.6%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walk1.3%
  • Other0.9%
  • Work from home6.4%
Nearest Airports
  • 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).

Pre-K–1250th of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed20th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°0in1in2in3in59°64°72°80°88°97°97°95°88°80°68°59°30°34°41°48°58°67°71°69°62°50°38°31°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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