Highlands Behavioral Health System
8565 S Poplar WY, Littleton, CO 80130
At a glance
Highlands Behavioral Health System is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in Littleton, Colorado, within a major metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large urban setting and specialized focus may offer diverse opportunities and support for professional growth. This environment could be appealing to international nurses seeking experience in a dynamic, well-resourced community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 86
- RN Count
- 38
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
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
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, 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
- Drive68.1%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walk1.1%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home29.2%
- Denver International Airport
- City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
- Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field
- Aspen-Pitkin Co/Sardy Field
- Eagle County Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 2,073,751
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 308,433
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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