Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital
5419 N Lovington Highway, Hobbs, NM 88240
At a glance
Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in the small town of Hobbs, 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 hospital’s size and community-focused approach can provide valuable experience for nurses looking to work in a smaller, more personal healthcare setting.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 84
- RN Count
- 41
- 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
Hobbs, 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
- Drive95%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walk1.4%
- Other0.6%
- Work from home2.7%
- Lea County Regional Airport
- Winkler County Airport
- Roswell Air Center Airport
- Roswell Air Center Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 43,412
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 11,074
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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