Modoc Medical Center
1111 N Nagle Street, Alturas, CA 96101
At a glance
Modoc Medical Center is a government-run Critical Access Hospital located in Alturas, California, serving a small, rural community. While there is no record of international nurse hires to date, the hospital has sponsored EB3 visas in the past, suggesting potential openness to international applicants. Its smaller size and community-focused setting may appeal to nurses seeking a supportive environment and opportunities for close patient interaction.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 16
- RN Count
- 16
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- No
Stringent requirements, detailed curriculum review
overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive84.4%
- Walk7.4%
- Other1.3%
- Work from home6.9%
- Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport
- Redding Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
California 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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