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Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center

23500 Us Highway 160, Walsenburg, CO 81089

County:HuerfanoCBSA Area:Ownership:GovernmentType:Critical Access

At a glance

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center is a government-operated Critical Access Hospital located in Walsenburg, Colorado, serving a small, rural community. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community-focused setting may offer a supportive environment for those seeking a close-knit workplace. The hospital’s rural location could appeal to nurses interested in gaining experience in critical access care and serving diverse patient needs in a smaller community.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
25
RN Count
15
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
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

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

Average commute:21.2 min
Drive
72.3%
  • Drive72.3%
  • Walk0.4%
  • Other0.6%
  • Work from home26.7%
Nearest Airports
  • San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field
  • Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field
  • City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport

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).

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°0in1in2in3in47°49°57°63°73°84°87°85°79°68°56°47°21°22°27°34°43°52°58°56°48°37°28°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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