Cox Medical Centers
3801 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807
At a glance
Cox Medical Centers is a large, non-profit acute care hospital located in Springfield, Missouri, a sizable city with a notable international community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, particularly through the EB3 visa program, which may indicate openness to global talent. Its size and urban setting offer diverse clinical experiences and access to a supportive, multicultural environment.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 867
- RN Count
- 1,357
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive application process
Springfield, MO overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $74,525 (-26% 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
- Drive86.2%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walk2%
- Other0.7%
- Work from home9.4%
- Springfield Branson National Airport
- Boone County Airport
- Joplin Regional Airport
- Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Forney field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 315,370
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 10,708
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 93,478
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Missouri 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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