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Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lubbock

4202 Princeton Street, Lubbock, TX 79415

County:LubbockCBSA Area:Lubbock, TXOwnership:ProprietaryType:Psychiatric

At a glance

Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lubbock is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in Lubbock, Texas, a mid-size city that offers a supportive community setting for healthcare professionals. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international applicants. The environment may appeal to international nurses seeking opportunities in a specialized behavioral health setting within a welcoming regional city.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Psychiatric
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
32
RN Count
13
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Proprietary
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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Lubbock, TX overview

Financials

Median $78,700
$63,930
10th
$102,910
90th
Cost of Living Index
90.87(9.13 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $86,608 (-8% 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:16 min
Drive
84.4%
  • Drive84.4%
  • Public transit4.3%
  • Walk3%
  • Other0.6%
  • Work from home6.4%
Nearest Airports
  • Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
  • Lea County Regional Airport
  • Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
192,056
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
15,691
Population with Bachelor's+
61,726

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

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

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Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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