South Central Regional Medical Center
1220 Jefferson St Box 607, Laurel, MS 39440
At a glance
South Central Regional Medical Center is a government-owned acute care hospital located in Laurel, Mississippi, a mid-size city, offering a supportive environment for nurses seeking experience in a diverse community setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community focus suggest potential openness to international applicants. The presence of an international population in the area may also provide a welcoming atmosphere for nurses from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 285
- RN Count
- 237
- 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
Laurel, 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
- Drive93.2%
- Walk1.4%
- Other0.6%
- Work from home4.8%
- Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport
- Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport
- Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport
- Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 55,461
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 1,367
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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