Peterson Regional Medical Center
551 Hill Country Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028
At a glance
Peterson Regional Medical Center is a non-profit, 219-bed acute care hospital located in the small town of Kerrville, Texas. The facility serves a close-knit community, which may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive and welcoming environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community focus suggest it could be a good fit for those interested in a smaller town setting.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 124
- RN Count
- 219
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
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Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive85.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walk2.8%
- Other1.2%
- Work from home8.7%
- Kimble County Airport
- San Antonio International Airport
- Lackland Air Force Base
- Stinson Municipal Airport
- San Marcos Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 19,720
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 2,004
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Texas 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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