Ascension Seton Southwest
7900 Fm 1826, Austin, TX 78737
At a glance
Ascension Seton Southwest is a non-profit acute care hospital located in Austin, Texas, within a major metropolitan area known for its diverse and growing international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and support. This environment may appeal to international nurses seeking a dynamic workplace in a culturally rich city.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 28
- RN Count
- 26
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
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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Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $97,214 (+4% 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
- Drive61.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walk1.3%
- Other2.6%
- Work from home34.3%
- Austin Bergstrom International Airport
- San Marcos Regional Airport
- San Antonio International Airport
- Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Air Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,561,103
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 305,540
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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