Shannon Medical Center
120 E Harris Ave., San Angelo, TX 76903
At a glance
Shannon Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in San Angelo, Texas, a mid-size city with a moderate international population. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of sponsoring H1B visas suggests openness to international applicants. The community setting and hospital size may offer a supportive environment for nurses seeking a balance between professional growth and a welcoming city atmosphere.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 651
- RN Count
- 477
- 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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San Angelo, TX overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $83,021 (-13% 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
- Drive91%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk1.4%
- Other0.4%
- Work from home6.9%
- San Angelo Regional Mathis Field
- Sonora Municipal Airport
- Abilene Regional Airport
- Abilene Regional Airport
- Kimble County Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 79,257
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 6,519
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 19,451
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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