University Medical Center
602 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79415
At a glance
University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas, is a government-owned acute care hospital located in a mid-size city, offering a supportive environment for nurses seeking diverse clinical experience. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, particularly through the EB3 visa program, which may appeal to candidates from abroad. With a notable international population in the community, international nurses may find a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere both at work and in the city.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 505
- RN Count
- 1,479
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- 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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Lubbock, TX overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $86,608 (-8% 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
- Drive84.4%
- Public transit4.3%
- Walk3%
- Other0.6%
- Work from home6.4%
- Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
- Lea County Regional Airport
- Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 192,056
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 15,691
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 61,726
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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