Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital
1525 N Renaissance Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
At a glance
Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a large city setting that may offer diverse experiences and resources for nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its urban location and size suggest potential openness to a multicultural workforce. This environment could appeal to international nurses seeking professional growth and exposure to a broad patient population.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 50
- RN Count
- 19
- 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
Albuquerque, NM overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $96,377 (+3% vs US median).
100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive74.2%
- Public transit3.4%
- Walk6.1%
- Other2%
- Work from home12.4%
- Albuquerque International Sunport
- Santa Fe Municipal Airport
- Las Vegas Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 636,574
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 75,023
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 217,981
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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