Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
126 Highway 280 W, Americus, GA 31719
At a glance
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center is a government-owned acute care hospital located in Americus, Georgia, a small town setting that may appeal to those seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest it could be a welcoming option for those interested in a supportive, smaller-town experience. The presence of an international population in the area may also provide additional community connections for international nurses.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 143
- RN Count
- 113
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive application process
Americus, GA overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive86.9%
- Walk0.9%
- Other8.2%
- Work from home4.1%
- Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
- Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Benning)
- Columbus Metropolitan Airport
- Middle Georgia Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 21,508
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 748
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Georgia 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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