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Starr County Memorial Hospital

128 N Fm Rd 3167, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

County:StarrCBSA Area:Rio Grande City, TXOwnership:GovernmentType:Acute Care

At a glance

Starr County Memorial Hospital is a government-owned acute care facility located in Rio Grande City, Texas, serving a small town community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its setting may appeal to those seeking a close-knit environment with opportunities to make a meaningful impact. The hospital’s size and community focus could be a good fit for international nurses interested in working in a supportive, small-town atmosphere.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
48
RN Count
40
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
Licensure in Texas

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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Rio Grande City, 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

Average commute:22.7 min
Drive
88.6%
  • Drive88.6%
  • Walk3.1%
  • Other1.5%
  • Work from home6.7%
Nearest Airports
  • McAllen Miller International Airport
  • Valley International Airport
  • Laredo International Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
36,496
Small Town (10k–49k)
International Population
15,933

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Texas state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1229th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed21st of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

40°50°60°70°80°90°100°0in2in4in6in71°76°82°89°94°98°99°99°94°88°79°72°45°50°56°63°70°74°75°75°71°63°54°47°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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