Roosevelt General Hospital
42121 Us Highway 70, Portales, NM 88130
At a glance
Roosevelt General Hospital is a government acute care facility located in Portales, New Mexico, a small town setting that may appeal to those seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community focus suggest it could be a welcoming place for international candidates. Nurses interested in a supportive, small-town atmosphere may find Roosevelt General Hospital a good fit for their professional and personal growth.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 24
- RN Count
- 37
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
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
Clovis, 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 transit0.1%
- Walk5.1%
- Other0.3%
- Work from home4%
- Tucumcari Municipal Airport
- Roswell Air Center Airport
- Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
- Lea County Regional Airport
- Lea County Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 29,818
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 3,618
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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