Alta Vista Regional Hospital
104 Legion Drive, Las Vegas, NM 87701
At a glance
Alta Vista Regional Hospital is a proprietary, Critical Access facility located in the small town setting of Las Vegas, New Mexico. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community-focused environment may offer a welcoming atmosphere for those seeking a supportive workplace in a smaller town. The hospital’s setting could appeal to nurses interested in close-knit communities and a slower pace of life.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 62
- RN Count
- 28
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
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
Las Vegas, 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
- Drive83.9%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk2.8%
- Other1.1%
- Work from home11.5%
- Las Vegas Municipal Airport
- Santa Fe Municipal Airport
- Tucumcari Municipal Airport
- Albuquerque International Sunport
- Albuquerque International Sunport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 23,159
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 810
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
New Mexico state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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