Wilbarger General Hospital
920 Hillcrest Dr, Vernon, TX 76384
At a glance
Wilbarger General Hospital is a government-owned acute care facility located in rural Vernon, Texas, serving a small community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, it appears open to considering international candidates. Its rural setting may appeal to nurses seeking a close-knit work environment and opportunities to make a meaningful impact in a smaller community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 28
- RN Count
- 41
- 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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Vernon, 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
- Drive93.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walk1.5%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home3.1%
- Sheppard Air Force Base-Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
- Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport
- Hobart Regional Airport
- Henry Post Army Air Field (Fort Sill)
- Henry Post Army Air Field (Fort Sill)
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 8,703
- Rural (1–10k)
- International Population
- 664
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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