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VA Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Little Rock

4300 West Seventh Street, Little Rock, AR 72205

County:PulaskiCBSA Area:Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AROwnership:Military & VeteransType:Acute Care

At a glance

VA Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock serves a large urban community and specializes in acute care for military and veteran populations. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its size and diverse city setting suggest potential openness to international applicants. The presence of a significant international community in Little Rock may also provide a supportive environment for nurses relocating from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
471
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Military & Veterans
Licensure in Arkansas

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Undefined
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

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Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR overview

Financials

Median $79,830
$57,820
10th
$103,440
90th
Cost of Living Index
89.09(10.91 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $89,604 (-4% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:14.3 min
Drive
88.3%
  • Drive88.3%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walk2.2%
  • Other0.2%
  • Work from home8.6%
Nearest Airports
  • Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field
  • Saline County Regional Airport
  • Little Rock Air Force Base
  • Memorial Field
  • Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
503,738
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
26,243
Population with Bachelor's+
163,294

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Arkansas state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1233rd of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed35th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

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Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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