Freeman Health System - Freeman West
1102 West 32nd Street, Joplin, MO 64804
At a glance
Freeman Health System - Freeman West is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Joplin, Missouri, a mid-size city with a modest international community. The hospital has not yet hired international nurses, but its community setting and size may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking a supportive workplace. This facility could be a good fit for international nurses interested in joining a reputable healthcare provider in a growing regional city.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 410
- RN Count
- 25
- 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
Joplin, MO-KS overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $85,454 (-10% 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
- Drive89.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk1.2%
- Other0.3%
- Work from home8.8%
- Joplin Regional Airport
- Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Springfield Branson National Airport
- Drake Field
- Drake Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 120,979
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 5,914
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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