Temple VA Medical Center (VA Central Texas Healthcare System)

1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, TX 76504

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

At a glance

Temple VA Medical Center, part of the VA Central Texas Healthcare System, is a large acute care facility located in Temple, Texas, a city in the 200k–999k population range with a notable international community. The hospital primarily serves military personnel and veterans, offering a dynamic environment for nurses interested in specialized patient care. While they have not yet hired international nurses, their size and diverse patient base suggest potential openness to international applicants.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 758
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).