HCA Houston Healthcare West
12141 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77082
At a glance
HCA Houston Healthcare West is a proprietary, acute care hospital located in Houston, Texas, a major metropolitan area known for its diverse international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for those seeking a dynamic work environment. This facility may be a good fit for international nurses interested in joining a major healthcare system in a culturally rich city.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 302
- RN Count
- 343
- 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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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
- Drive80.1%
- Public transit3.4%
- Walk2%
- Other1.8%
- Work from home12.6%
- Sugar Land Regional Airport
- William P Hobby 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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