Parkland Health & Hospital System
5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
At a glance
Parkland Health & Hospital System is a large government-owned acute care facility located in Dallas, Texas, serving a major metropolitan area with a significant international population. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses through the EB3 and OPT programs, indicating openness to global talent. Its size, urban setting, and diverse patient base make it an appealing option for international nurses seeking professional growth and community engagement.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 968
- RN Count
- 2,241
- 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
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Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $95,592 (+2% 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
- Drive75.7%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walk8.8%
- Other0.6%
- Work from home12.4%
- Dallas Love Field
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
- NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field
- Waco Regional Airport
- Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 4,997,613
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 1,244,053
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 1,881,733
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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