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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508

County:BellCBSA Area:Killeen-Temple, TXOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple is a large, non-profit acute care hospital located in Temple, Texas, a sizable city with a notable international community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, particularly through the EB3 visa program, which may appeal to those seeking sponsorship opportunities. Its size and urban setting offer diverse clinical experiences and access to a supportive, multicultural environment.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
645
RN Count
2,001
Magnet Status
Yes
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Texas

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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Killeen-Temple, TX overview

Financials

Median $95,210
$64,660
10th
$116,800
90th
Cost of Living Index
91.76(8.24 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $103,759 (+10% 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

Nearest Airports
  • Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport
  • Hood Army Air Field
  • Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Air Field
  • Waco Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
295,574
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
32,100
Population with Bachelor's+
73,154

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Texas state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1229th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed21st of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°0in1in2in3in4in5in60°64°71°78°85°91°95°96°90°81°69°61°36°39°46°54°63°70°72°72°66°56°46°38°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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