Mercy Regional Medical Center
800 E Main, Ville Platte, LA 70586
At a glance
Mercy Regional Medical Center is a proprietary acute care hospital located in Ville Platte, Louisiana, a mid-size city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community size and acute care environment may offer a supportive setting for those seeking diverse clinical experience. International nurses may find the hospital open to new applicants, especially as the area includes a modest international population.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 49
- RN Count
- 43
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational review
Opelousas, 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
- Drive91%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walk3.2%
- Other2.1%
- Work from home3.3%
- Alexandria International Airport
- Lafayette Regional Airport
- Polk Army Air Field
- Lake Charles Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 53,626
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 995
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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