Wayne General Hospital
950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS 39367
At a glance
Wayne General Hospital is a government-owned acute care facility located in Waynesboro, Mississippi, a mid-size city, offering a supportive environment for nurses seeking experience in a community-focused setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest potential openness to diverse staff in the future. International nurses may find the hospital’s community atmosphere and opportunities for professional growth appealing.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 80
- RN Count
- 66
- 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
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
- Drive92.3%
- Other2.2%
- Work from home5.5%
- 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
- 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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