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Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital

4401 River Chase Drive, Phenix City, AL 36867

County:RussellCBSA Area:Auburn-Opelika, ALOwnership:GovernmentType:Acute Care

At a glance

Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital is a government acute care facility located in Phenix City, Alabama, a mid-size city that offers a supportive community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its setting in a diverse city with a notable international population suggests potential openness to global applicants. This hospital may appeal to international nurses seeking opportunities in a mid-sized, community-focused healthcare environment.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
70
RN Count
56
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
Licensure in Alabama

Global workforce

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

Detailed educational review

Auburn-Opelika, AL overview

Financials

Median $77,720
$63,300
10th
$129,190
90th
Cost of Living Index
88.86(11.14 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $87,466 (-7% 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:19.9 min
Drive
88.1%
  • Drive88.1%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walk1.4%
  • Other1.8%
  • Work from home8.6%
Nearest Airports
  • Columbus Metropolitan Airport
  • Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Benning)
  • Troy Municipal Airport at N Kenneth Campbell Field
  • Maxwell Air Force Base
  • Middle Georgia Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
107,084
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
7,981
Population with Bachelor's+
43,008

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

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

Pre-K–1243rd of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed42nd of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

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

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°0in1in2in3in4in5in59°63°70°78°85°90°93°92°87°78°68°61°38°42°47°54°63°71°74°73°68°57°46°41°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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