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Merit Health Women's Hospital

1026 River Oaks Drive, Flowood, MS 39232

County:RankinCBSA Area:Jackson, MSOwnership:ProprietaryType:Acute Care

At a glance

Merit Health Women's Hospital is a proprietary acute care facility located in Flowood, Mississippi, within a large city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban location suggest potential opportunities for diverse experiences and professional growth. The surrounding community includes a notable international population, which may offer a welcoming environment for nurses from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
109
RN Count
69
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Proprietary
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

Jackson, MS overview

Financials

Median $78,800
$61,570
10th
$114,650
90th
Cost of Living Index
90.67(9.33 below national average)

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

Average commute:20.7 min
Drive
88.2%
  • Drive88.2%
  • Walk2.1%
  • Work from home9.7%
Nearest Airports
  • Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
  • Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport
  • Key Field / Meridian Regional 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).

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).

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Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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