Melissa Memorial Hospital
1001 E Johnson St, Holyoke, CO 80734
At a glance
Melissa Memorial Hospital is a government-owned, Critical Access facility located in Holyoke, Colorado, serving a rural community of 1–10k residents. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, with previous H1B and EB3 sponsorships, which may appeal to candidates seeking visa support. Its small size and rural setting offer a close-knit work environment, ideal for nurses looking for a supportive community experience.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 16
- RN Count
- 9
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
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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Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive90.3%
- Walk1.3%
- Work from home8.5%
- Sidney Municipal-Lloyd W Carr Field
- Renner Field-Goodland Municipal Airport
- North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
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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