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Byrd Regional Hospital

1020 Fertitta Blvd, Leesville, LA 71446

County:VernonCBSA Area:Fort Polk South, LAOwnership:ProprietaryType:Acute Care

At a glance

Byrd Regional Hospital is a proprietary acute care facility located in Leesville, Louisiana, a small town setting that may appeal to nurses seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest it could be a welcoming option for those looking to gain experience in a supportive, smaller-town hospital. International nurses may find the community atmosphere and potential for personal connections beneficial as they transition to working in the U.S.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
49
RN Count
111
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Proprietary
Licensure in Louisiana

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Undefined
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

Specific educational review

Fort Polk South, LA overview

Financials

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:24.4 min
Drive
93.2%
  • Drive93.2%
  • Walk1.9%
  • Other2.3%
  • Work from home2.5%
Nearest Airports
  • Polk Army Air Field
  • Alexandria International Airport
  • Lake Charles Regional Airport
  • Angelina County Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
29,380
Small Town (10k–49k)
International Population
324

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Louisiana state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1237th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed49th of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°0in2in4in6in60°65°72°78°85°91°93°94°89°80°69°61°37°41°48°54°62°68°71°70°65°54°45°39°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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