Och Regional Medical Center
400 Hospital Road /Mail PO Box 1506, Starkville, MS 39759
At a glance
Och Regional Medical Center is a government-owned acute care hospital located in Starkville, Mississippi, a small town setting with a modest international population. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its community-focused environment and manageable size may offer a welcoming atmosphere for those seeking a supportive transition. This hospital could be a good fit for international nurses interested in working in a close-knit, small-town American community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 96
- RN Count
- 101
- 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
Columbus, 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
- Drive90.2%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walk1.1%
- Other1%
- Work from home6.8%
- Golden Triangle Regional Airport
- Tupelo Regional Airport
- Meridian Naval Air Station
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 38,896
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 1,120
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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