Covington County Hospital Cah
701 South Holly Avenue, Collins, MS 39428
At a glance
Covington County Hospital Cah is a government-owned Critical Access Hospital located in Collins, Mississippi, a mid-size city, offering a supportive community setting for healthcare professionals. 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-focused environment appealing, especially those seeking experience in a mid-sized American city.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 35
- RN Count
- 24
- 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
Hattiesburg, MS overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $72,741 (-29% 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
- Drive91.3%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walk1.8%
- Other2.6%
- Work from home1.8%
- Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport
- Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
- McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 110,486
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 3,092
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 30,846
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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