Houston Methodist West Hospital
18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094
At a glance
Houston Methodist West Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in the major metropolitan area of Houston, Texas, which is known for its large and diverse international community. The hospital’s size and setting offer international nurses exposure to a wide range of patient populations and clinical experiences. While they have not yet hired international nurses, their location and resources suggest they may be open to considering qualified candidates in the future.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 302
- RN Count
- 536
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
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Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive62.2%
- Public transit2%
- Walk0.1%
- Other2.6%
- Work from home26%
- Sugar Land Regional Airport
- George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
- William P Hobby Airport
- Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport
- Scholes International At Galveston Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 4,604,593
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 1,451,949
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Texas 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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