George Regional Health System
859 Winter Street, Lucedale, MS 39452
At a glance
George Regional Health System is a government-owned acute care facility located in Lucedale, Mississippi, serving a community in a large city category. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and public ownership suggest potential opportunities for diverse candidates. International nurses may find the community setting appealing, especially if seeking a supportive environment in a growing region.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 48
- RN Count
- 55
- 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
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS overview
Financials
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
- Drive93.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk1.3%
- Other1.1%
- Work from home3.9%
- Mobile Regional Airport
- Mobile Downtown Airport
- Gulfport Biloxi International Airport
- Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport
- Hattiesburg Laurel Regional 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).
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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