Merit Health River Region
2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS 39183
At a glance
Merit Health River Region is a proprietary, acute care hospital located in Vicksburg, Mississippi, 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 the U.S. healthcare system. The area has a modest international population, which may offer some cultural diversity for new arrivals.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 354
- RN Count
- 100
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Not Required
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
User-friendly process
Vicksburg, MS overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive93.6%
- Walk1.6%
- Other1.5%
- Work from home3.2%
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
- Monroe Regional Airport
- Mid Delta Regional Airport
- Greenwood–Leflore Airport
- McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 30,071
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 744
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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