Harris County Psychiatric Center
2800 Macgregor Way, Houston, TX 77021
At a glance
Harris County Psychiatric Center is a government-operated psychiatric facility located in Houston, Texas, within a major metropolitan area. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, including both OPT and H1B hires, which may indicate openness to international applicants. Its large urban setting and diverse community could provide valuable professional experience and support for international nurses seeking growth in a dynamic environment.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 272
- RN Count
- 123
- 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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Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, 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
- Drive74.2%
- Public transit6.8%
- Walk1.1%
- Other1.8%
- Work from home15.7%
- William P Hobby Airport
- Sugar Land Regional Airport
- George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
- Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport
- Scholes International At Galveston Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 4,604,593
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 1,451,949
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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