Big Spring State Hospital
1901 North Highway 87, Big Spring, TX 79721
At a glance
Big Spring State Hospital is a government-run psychiatric facility located in Big Spring, Texas, a small town setting that may appeal to those seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, it is likely open to considering qualified candidates. The facility’s size and focus on mental health services make it a potential fit for nurses interested in psychiatric care within a supportive, smaller-town atmosphere.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 160
- RN Count
- 44
- Magnet Status
- No
- 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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Big Spring, 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
- Midland International Airport
- San Angelo Regional Mathis Field
- Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 23,829
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 3,235
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Texas state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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