Ochsner Watkins Hospital
605 South Archusa Avenue, Quitman, MS 39355
At a glance
Ochsner Watkins Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access facility located in Quitman, Mississippi, serving a mid-size city community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community setting and non-profit status may offer a supportive environment for those seeking meaningful patient care experiences. International nurses may find the hospital’s size and location appealing for building close patient relationships and integrating into a welcoming community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 25
- 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
- Drive93.9%
- Walk1.8%
- Other1.2%
- Work from home3.2%
- 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).
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