University of Mississippi Med Center
2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
At a glance
The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is a government acute care facility located in a large city, offering a dynamic environment for nurses seeking diverse clinical experiences. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential openness to a global workforce. International nurses may find the large, multicultural community appealing for both professional growth and personal support.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 710
- RN Count
- 431
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Not Required
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
User-friendly process
Jackson, MS overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $86,908 (-8% 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
- Drive78.1%
- Walk10.3%
- Work from home11.6%
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
- Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport
- Greenwood–Leflore Airport
- McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field
- McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 396,131
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 11,901
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 128,947
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Mississippi 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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