Union County General Hospital
300 Wilson Street, Clayton, NM 88415
At a glance
Union County General Hospital is a government-owned Critical Access Hospital located in Clayton, New Mexico, serving a small, rural community. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the hospital’s size and community-focused setting may offer a welcoming environment for nurses seeking a close-knit workplace. This facility could be a good fit for international nurses interested in rural healthcare and a supportive, small-town atmosphere.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 10
- 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
overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive85.2%
- Walk9.2%
- Other1.9%
- Work from home3.8%
- Tucumcari Municipal Airport
- Guymon Municipal Airport
- Las Vegas Municipal Airport
- Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
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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