Family Health West Hospital
300 W Ottley Ave, Fruita, CO 81521
At a glance
Family Health West Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access facility located in Fruita, Colorado, a mid-size city, offering a supportive community setting for healthcare professionals. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and non-profit status suggest a welcoming environment for those seeking meaningful patient care experiences. International nurses may find the community appealing, though there is currently a modest international population in the area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 28
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive but straightforward process
Grand Junction, 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
- Drive87.9%
- Walk1.6%
- Other0.4%
- Work from home9.3%
- Grand Junction Regional Airport
- Garfield County Regional Airport
- Montrose Regional Airport
- Montrose Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 109,465
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 5,466
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 32,875
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Colorado 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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