Effingham Health System
459 GA Highway 119 South, Springfield, GA 31329
At a glance
Effingham Health System is a government-operated Critical Access hospital located in Springfield, Georgia, serving a community setting rather than a large metropolitan area. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its size and supportive environment may offer a welcoming atmosphere for those seeking a close-knit workplace. The hospital’s location in a smaller city could appeal to nurses looking for a more personal community experience.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 21
- 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
Savannah, GA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $87,602 (-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
- Drive95.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk0.5%
- Other0.4%
- Work from home3.2%
- Savannah Hilton Head International Airport
- Hunter Army Air Field
- Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field
- Augusta Regional At Bush Field
- Orangeburg Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 273,292
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 21,826
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 93,324
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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