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Weston County Health Services

1124 Washington Boulevard, Newcastle, WY 82701

County:WestonCBSA Area:Gillette, WYOwnership:GovernmentType:Critical Access

At a glance

Weston County Health Services is a government-operated Critical Access Hospital located in Newcastle, Wyoming, serving a small town community. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its rural setting and supportive environment may appeal to those seeking a close-knit workplace. The hospital’s size and community focus could offer international nurses valuable experience in a smaller, patient-centered healthcare setting.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
21
RN Count
10
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
Licensure in Wyoming

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
TOEFL or IELTS
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

User-friendly application process

Gillette, WY overview

Financials

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:26.4 min
Drive
82.1%
  • Drive82.1%
  • Public transit5.2%
  • Walk5.4%
  • Other1.9%
  • Work from home5.4%
Nearest Airports
  • Gillette Campbell County Airport
  • Rapid City Regional Airport
  • Ellsworth Air Force Base

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
40,214
Small Town (10k–49k)
International Population
1,579

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Wyoming state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1214th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed2nd of 50Top 25%
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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