St. Francis Medical Center
309 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71201
At a glance
St. Francis Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Monroe, Louisiana, a mid-size city that offers a supportive community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and setting may provide a welcoming atmosphere for those seeking professional growth and community engagement. The presence of an international population in the area suggests potential for cultural diversity and support.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 325
- RN Count
- 357
- 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
- Drive86.1%
- Public transit2.5%
- Walk1.3%
- Other1.2%
- Work from home8.7%
- Monroe Regional Airport
- Monticello Municipal Ellis Field
- Alexandria International Airport
- 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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