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Highlands Arh Regional Medical Center

5000 Kentucky Route 321, Prestonsburg, KY 41653

County:FloydCBSA Area:Ownership:ProprietaryType:Acute Care

At a glance

Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center is a proprietary, 142-bed acute care facility located in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, serving a community-oriented setting. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the hospital’s size and acute care focus suggest potential opportunities for diverse clinical experience. It may be a good fit for international nurses seeking a supportive environment in a smaller city with a strong regional presence.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
166
RN Count
142
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Proprietary
Licensure in Kentucky

Global workforce

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

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Financials

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

Travel insights

Average commute:23.7 min
Drive
92.5%
  • Drive92.5%
  • Walk1.2%
  • Other1%
  • Work from home5.3%
Nearest Airports
  • Julian Carroll Airport
  • Tri-State/Milton J. Ferguson Field
  • Yeager Airport
  • London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field
  • Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

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

Pre-K–1226th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed34th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

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

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°0in1in44°48°57°70°76°83°86°85°79°68°57°47°23°26°31°40°51°60°64°63°57°44°32°27°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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