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Merit Health Biloxi

150 Reynoir Street, Biloxi, MS 39530

County:HarrisonCBSA Area:Gulfport-Biloxi, MSOwnership:ProprietaryType:Acute Care

At a glance

Merit Health Biloxi is a proprietary acute care hospital located in Biloxi, Mississippi, a large city setting that may offer diverse experiences for nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban environment suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and community engagement. International nurses may find the city’s established international population appealing as they consider relocation.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
153
RN Count
143
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Proprietary
Licensure in Mississippi

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Not Required
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

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Gulfport-Biloxi, MS overview

Financials

Median $74,970
$63,090
10th
$111,920
90th
Cost of Living Index
89.34(10.66 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $83,911 (-12% 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

Average commute:18.8 min
Drive
86.9%
  • Drive86.9%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walk3.2%
  • Other1.7%
  • Work from home7.4%
Nearest Airports
  • Gulfport Biloxi International Airport
  • Mobile Regional Airport
  • Mobile Downtown Airport
  • Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport
  • Lakefront Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
284,363
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
12,664
Population with Bachelor's+
67,943

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

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

Pre-K–1234th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed29th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

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

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Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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