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Och Regional Medical Center

400 Hospital Road /Mail PO Box 1506, Starkville, MS 39759

County:OktibbehaCBSA Area:Columbus, MSOwnership:GovernmentType:Acute Care

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
Licensure in Mississippi

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

Average commute:19.5 min
Drive
90.2%
  • Drive90.2%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walk1.1%
  • Other1%
  • Work from home6.8%
Nearest Airports
  • 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).

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).

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°0in2in4in6in54°59°67°75°83°89°92°92°87°77°65°57°33°36°43°51°61°69°72°71°64°52°42°36°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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