Merit Health Central
1850 Chadwick Dr, Jackson, MS 39204
At a glance
Merit Health Central is a proprietary, acute care hospital with 307 beds located in Jackson, Mississippi, a large city setting that may offer diverse experiences for international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban location suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and exposure to a varied patient population. The presence of a notable international community in the area may also help international nurses feel more at home.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 473
- RN Count
- 307
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Not Required
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
User-friendly process
Jackson, MS overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $86,908 (-8% 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
- Drive93.9%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk1.4%
- Work from home4.6%
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
- Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport
- McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field
- Greenwood–Leflore Airport
- Greenwood–Leflore Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 396,131
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 11,901
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 128,947
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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