Southwest Memorial Hospital
1311 N Mildred Rd, Cortez, CO 81321
At a glance
Southwest Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access facility located in Cortez, Colorado, serving a smaller, community-oriented population. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community setting may offer a supportive environment for those seeking a close-knit workplace. This setting could appeal to international nurses interested in rural healthcare and opportunities for professional growth in a smaller hospital.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 20
- RN Count
- 130
- 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
overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive88.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk2.4%
- Other0.6%
- Work from home6.3%
- Four Corners Regional Airport
- Montrose 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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