Ochsner Scott Regional
317 Highway 13 South, Morton, MS 39117
At a glance
Ochsner Scott Regional is a non-profit Critical Access hospital located in Morton, Mississippi, serving a community in the Large City (200k–999k) population category. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community-focused setting may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking a supportive workplace. The area has a modest international population, which could provide some cultural familiarity for international nurses considering relocation.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 30
- RN Count
- 29
- 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
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
- Drive93.8%
- Public transit0.3%
- Other0.6%
- Work from home5.4%
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
- Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport
- Hattiesburg Laurel 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).
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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