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Darnall AMC (Fort Cavazos)

590 Medical Center Road, Fort Cavazos, TX 76544

County:BellCBSA Area:Killeen-Temple, TXOwnership:Military & VeteransType:Acute Care

At a glance

Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Cavazos is a military and veterans-focused acute care facility located in a large city setting in Texas. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and diverse community, including a significant international population, suggest potential openness to international applicants. The environment may appeal to nurses seeking experience in a large, dynamic healthcare setting with a focus on serving military personnel and their families.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
285
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Military & Veterans
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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Killeen-Temple, TX overview

Financials

Median $95,210
$64,660
10th
$116,800
90th
Cost of Living Index
91.76(8.24 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $103,759 (+10% 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

Average commute:11.2 min
Drive
62.6%
  • Drive62.6%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walk24.4%
  • Other0.8%
  • Work from home11.7%
Nearest Airports
  • Hood Army Air Field
  • Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Air Field
  • Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport
  • Waco Regional Airport
  • Waco Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
295,574
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
32,100
Population with Bachelor's+
73,154

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
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