VA Amarillo Healthcare System
6010 Amarillo Blvd. West, Amarillo, TX 79106
At a glance
VA Amarillo Healthcare System is located in Amarillo, Texas, a mid-size city that offers a supportive community setting for healthcare professionals. The facility specializes in serving military and veteran populations and provides acute care services, making it a strong option for nurses interested in these areas. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and focus suggest it may be open to international applicants seeking a welcoming environment.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 149
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Military & Veterans
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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Amarillo, TX overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $92,290 (-1% 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
- Drive90.1%
- Walk1.7%
- Other1.6%
- Work from home6.6%
- Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
- Tucumcari Municipal Airport
- Guymon Municipal Airport
- Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 174,855
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 20,966
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 44,878
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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