University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555
At a glance
The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston is a government-affiliated acute care facility located in a major metro area of Texas, offering a dynamic environment for nurses. While the institution has not yet hired international nurses, its large size and urban setting suggest potential openness to diverse candidates. International nurses may find the community setting and educational support appealing as they consider opportunities in the region.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 1,236
- RN Count
- 1,011
- 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
Streamlined process, detailed educational review
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Scholes International At Galveston Airport
- William P Hobby Airport
- Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport
- Sugar Land Regional Airport
- George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 4,604,593
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 1,451,949
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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