Poplar Bluff VA Medical Center
1500 N. Westwood Blvd., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
At a glance
Poplar Bluff VA Medical Center is an acute care facility serving military veterans in a small-town Missouri community, offering a close-knit environment that may appeal to nurses seeking a supportive and manageable setting. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its focus on veteran care and community health suggests potential openness to diverse applicants. The small-town atmosphere provides a quieter lifestyle, which can be attractive for those looking for a more personal and community-oriented work experience.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 179
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Military & Veterans
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
Poplar Bluff, MO overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive92.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walk1.4%
- Other1%
- Work from home4.1%
- Jonesboro Municipal Airport
- Barkley Regional Airport
- Southern Illinois Airport
- Millington-Memphis Airport
- Millington-Memphis Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 36,517
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 438
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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