Ochsner Rush Hospital
1314 19th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301
At a glance
Ochsner Rush Hospital is a non-profit, 256-bed acute care facility located in Meridian, Mississippi, a mid-size city. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community setting may offer a supportive environment for those seeking a welcoming workplace in the U.S. The area has a modest international population, suggesting some diversity within the community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 215
- RN Count
- 256
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Not Required
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
User-friendly process
Meridian, 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
- Drive89.7%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walk1.2%
- Other2.3%
- Work from home6.4%
- Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport
- Meridian Naval Air Station
- Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport
- Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 66,136
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 1,117
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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