Heart of The Rockies Regional Medical Center
1000 Rush Dr, Salida, CO 81201
At a glance
Heart of The Rockies Regional Medical Center is a government-operated Critical Access hospital located in the small town of Salida, Colorado, offering a close-knit community environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive and personable workplace. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and setting suggest it could be a welcoming option for those interested in rural healthcare. The presence of a modest international population in the area may also provide some cultural diversity and support for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 155
- 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
Comprehensive but straightforward process
Ca¤on City, 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
- Drive63.2%
- Walk5.1%
- Other2.6%
- Work from home22%
- Aspen-Pitkin Co/Sardy Field
- Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field
- City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
- San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field
- Eagle County Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 38,046
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 969
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Colorado state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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