Hendrick Medical Center
1900 Pine, Abilene, TX 79601
At a glance
Hendrick Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Abilene, Texas, a mid-size city with a notable international community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, particularly through the EB3 visa program, which may indicate openness to global talent. Its community setting and support for international staff make it a potentially good fit for nurses seeking a welcoming environment in the U.S.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 540
- RN Count
- 9
- 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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Abilene, TX overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $86,657 (-8% 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
- Drive84.7%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walk6.9%
- Other0.3%
- Work from home7.2%
- Abilene Regional Airport
- San Angelo Regional Mathis Field
- Sheppard Air Force Base-Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 111,552
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 8,841
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 28,853
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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