Girard Medical Center
302 North Hospital Drive, Girard, KS 66743
At a glance
Girard Medical Center is a government-operated Critical Access Hospital located in Girard, Kansas, serving a small town community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its setting may appeal to those seeking a close-knit environment with opportunities to make a meaningful impact. The presence of an international population in the area suggests a welcoming community for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 41
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
User-friendly application process
Pittsburg, KS overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive93.5%
- Walk3.7%
- Other0.3%
- Work from home2.5%
- Joplin Regional Airport
- Springfield Branson National Airport
- Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Tulsa International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 23,276
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 709
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Kansas 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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