Mercy Hospital South
10010 Kennerly Road, Saint Louis, MO 63128
At a glance
Mercy Hospital South is a large, non-profit acute care facility located in the major metropolitan area of Saint Louis, Missouri, serving a diverse community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for international applicants. The presence of a significant international population in the area may also provide a supportive environment for nurses relocating from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 767
- RN Count
- 550
- Magnet Status
- No
- 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
St. Louis, MO-IL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $85,721 (-9% 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
- Drive83.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk0.4%
- Other0.5%
- Work from home15.8%
- St Louis Lambert International Airport
- Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport
- Southern Illinois Airport
- Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Columbia Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,957,037
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 113,648
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 719,172
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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