Russell County Hospital
153 Dowell Road, Russell Springs, KY 42642
At a glance
Russell County Hospital is a government-operated Critical Access facility located in the small town of Russell Springs, Kentucky. The hospital serves a close-knit community and, while it has not yet hired international nurses, it may be open to considering international applicants. Its small-town setting could appeal to nurses seeking a supportive environment and opportunities for meaningful patient relationships.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 30
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
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
Somerset, 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
- Drive91.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walk2.6%
- Other0.3%
- Work from home5.2%
- Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
- London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field
- Central Kentucky Regional Airport
- Blue Grass Airport
- Godman Army Air Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 45,989
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 1,179
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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