Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital
286 16th St, Burlington, CO 80807
At a glance
Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital is a government-operated Critical Access facility located in the rural community of Burlington, Colorado, serving a population in the 1–10k range. The hospital has not yet hired international nurses, but its rural setting and smaller size may offer a supportive environment for those seeking close-knit community experiences and broad clinical exposure. This could be a good fit for international nurses interested in rural healthcare and a collaborative team atmosphere.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 19
- RN Count
- 12
- 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
- Drive85.9%
- Walk4.4%
- Other0.7%
- Work from home8.9%
- Renner Field-Goodland Municipal Airport
- McCook Ben Nelson Regional 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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