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Lincoln County Medical Center

211 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345

County:LincolnCBSA Area:Ruidoso, NMOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Critical Access

At a glance

Lincoln County Medical Center is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in the small town of Ruidoso, 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 applicants. The area’s modest international population and the hospital’s community-focused approach make it a potential fit for nurses looking for a welcoming, small-town experience.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
25
RN Count
69
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

Ruidoso, 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:15.3 min
Drive
82%
  • Drive82%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walk0.7%
  • Other1.5%
  • Work from home15%
Nearest Airports
  • Sierra Blanca Regional Airport
  • Roswell Air Center Airport
  • Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport
  • Las Cruces International Airport
  • Las Cruces International Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
15,369
Small Town (10k–49k)
International Population
779

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).

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°0in1in2in3in4in5in49°51°58°65°73°82°81°79°75°67°56°48°21°23°27°33°40°47°51°50°44°35°26°22°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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