Medical Center Hospital
500 W 4th Street, Odessa, TX 79761
At a glance
Medical Center Hospital is a government-owned acute care facility located in Odessa, Texas, a mid-size city, making it a potential fit for international nurses seeking a supportive community setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international recruitment. The presence of a notable international population in the area may also provide a welcoming environment for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 402
- RN Count
- 460
- 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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Odessa, TX overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $85,024 (-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
- Drive94.7%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walk1.5%
- Other2.1%
- Work from home1.2%
- Midland International Airport
- Winkler County Airport
- Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport
- Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport
- Lea County Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 96,948
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 21,967
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 16,096
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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