Ochsner Medical Center Acute
1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
At a glance
Ochsner Medical Center Acute is a large, non-profit acute care hospital located in New Orleans, Louisiana, a major city with a significant international community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, particularly through the EB3 visa program, which may appeal to candidates seeking sponsorship opportunities. Its size and urban setting offer diverse clinical experiences and access to a supportive, multicultural environment.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 982
- RN Count
- 2,699
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- 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
New Orleans-Metairie, LA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $89,878 (-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
- Drive84.4%
- Public transit1%
- Walk2.8%
- Other1.5%
- Work from home9.9%
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Lakefront Airport
- New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
- Gulfport Biloxi International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 881,389
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 81,719
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 292,527
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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