Lutheran Medical Center

8300 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

County:JeffersonCBSA Area:Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, COOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

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At a glance

Lutheran Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, within a major metropolitan area. The hospital serves a diverse community and has a history of sponsoring EB3 visas, indicating openness to international nurses. Its large size and metro setting may offer a supportive environment and professional growth opportunities for nurses from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 338
RN Count: 743
Magnet Status: Yes
Ownership: Non-Profit

Licensure in Colorado

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted: CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam: No
English Proficiency: Undefined
Fingerprinting: Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact: Yes

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Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO 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:23.5 min

Drive

72.9%

Drive72.9%
Public transit2.5%
Walk2.1%
Other1.8%
Work from home20.2%

Nearest Airports

Denver International Airport
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field
Eagle County Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population: 2,073,751; Major Metro (1M+)
International Population: 308,433

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

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

Pre-K–129th of 50Top 25%

1 (best)50

Higher Ed4th of 50Top 25%

1 (best)50

Monthly weather

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

Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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