Harris Health
2525 Holly Hall, Houston, TX 77054
At a glance
Harris Health is a large government-run acute care system located in Houston, Texas, a major metropolitan area known for its diverse international community. With 1,965 beds, it offers a dynamic environment and exposure to a wide range of patient populations, which may appeal to international nurses seeking professional growth. While Harris Health has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community setting suggest it could be a promising option for those interested in working in a major U.S. city.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 975
- RN Count
- 1,965
- 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
- Drive73.4%
- Public transit9%
- Walk2.4%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home13%
- William P Hobby Airport
- Sugar Land Regional Airport
- George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
- Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport
- Scholes International At Galveston 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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