Nor-Lea Hospital District
1600 North Main Ave, Lovington, NM 88260
At a glance
Nor-Lea Hospital District is a government-operated Critical Access Hospital located in Lovington, New Mexico, serving a small town community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community-focused setting may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking a close-knit workplace. International nurses interested in rural healthcare and supportive teams may find Nor-Lea a good fit.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 39
- 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
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
- Drive92%
- Other0.7%
- Work from home7.3%
- Lea County Regional Airport
- Roswell Air Center Airport
- Winkler County 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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