Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital
42570 South Airport Rd, Hammond, LA 70403
At a glance
Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital is a physician-owned, acute care facility located in Hammond, Louisiana, a large city setting that may offer a diverse community experience for international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban location suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and integration. The surrounding area includes a notable international population, which could provide a supportive environment for nurses from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 30
- RN Count
- 44
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Physician-Owned
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational review
Baton Rouge, LA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $86,132 (-9% 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
- Drive92%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walk1.8%
- Other0.4%
- Work from home5.3%
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
- Lakefront Airport
- McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field
- New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 567,148
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 29,548
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 171,118
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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