Ochsner LSU Health Monroe
4864 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71202
At a glance
Ochsner LSU Health Monroe is a non-profit, 210-bed acute care hospital located in Monroe, Louisiana, a mid-size city. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, with several EB3 hires, which may indicate openness to supporting international staff. Its community setting and established support for international recruitment make it a potential fit for nurses seeking opportunities in the U.S.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 247
- RN Count
- 210
- 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
Specific educational review
Monroe, LA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $90,238 (-4% 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
- Drive88.2%
- Public transit3.2%
- Walk2.9%
- Other0.5%
- Work from home4.4%
- Monroe Regional Airport
- Alexandria International Airport
- Monticello Municipal Ellis Field
- Mid Delta Regional Airport
- Shreveport Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 136,922
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 3,081
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 31,848
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Louisiana 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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