San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital
19021 Us Highway 285, La Jara, CO 81140
At a glance
San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital is a non-profit, critical access facility located in the rural community of La Jara, Colorado, serving a small population. The hospital has not yet hired international nurses, but its size and rural setting may offer a supportive environment for those seeking close-knit community experiences and broad clinical exposure. This setting could be appealing for international nurses interested in working in a smaller, community-focused hospital.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 17
- RN Count
- 13
- 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
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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
- Drive78%
- Walk5%
- Other0.8%
- Work from home16.2%
- San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field
- Santa Fe Municipal Airport
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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