Doctors Hospital of Laredo
10700 Mcpherson Road, Laredo, TX 78041
At a glance
Doctors Hospital of Laredo is a proprietary acute care facility located in Laredo, Texas, a mid-size city with a significant international population. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community setting and diverse patient base may offer a welcoming environment for those considering relocation. The hospital’s size and location could provide international nurses with opportunities for professional growth and cultural integration.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 183
- RN Count
- 267
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
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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Laredo, TX overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $89,513 (-5% 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
- Drive89%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walk2.6%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home6.7%
- Laredo International Airport
- Kingsville Naval Air Station
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 150,530
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 60,361
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 30,984
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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