Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc
145 Newcomb Avenue, Mount Vernon, KY 40456
At a glance
Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc. is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, serving a mid-size city community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community setting and non-profit status may offer a supportive environment for those seeking a welcoming workplace. The area has a modest international population, which could provide some cultural familiarity for international staff.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 26
- RN Count
- 37
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive but straightforward process
Richmond-Berea, KY overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive91.6%
- Walk0.3%
- Other1.1%
- Work from home7%
- Central Kentucky Regional Airport
- London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field
- Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
- Blue Grass Airport
- Julian Carroll Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 67,986
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 1,916
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Kentucky 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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