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Medical City Decatur

609 Medical Center Drive, Decatur, TX 76234

County:WiseCBSA Area:Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TXOwnership:GovernmentType:Acute Care

At a glance

Medical City Decatur is a government-owned acute care hospital located in Decatur, Texas, within a major metropolitan area, which may offer diverse experiences and resources for nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and metro setting suggest potential openness to international applicants. The surrounding community includes a significant international population, which could provide a supportive environment for nurses from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
85
RN Count
22
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
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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Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX overview

Financials

Median $98,740
$67,400
10th
$122,800
90th
Cost of Living Index
103.29(3.29 above national average)

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

Average commute:27.1 min
Drive
90.1%
  • Drive90.1%
  • Walk0.2%
  • Other1.1%
  • Work from home8.6%
Nearest Airports
  • NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field
  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
  • Dallas Love Field
  • Sheppard Air Force Base-Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
  • Lawton Fort Sill 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).

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°0in1in2in3in4in5in56°60°68°76°83°91°95°95°89°79°67°58°33°36°44°53°62°70°74°73°65°54°43°35°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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