Mercy St. Francis Hospital
100 West Highway 60, PO Box 82, Mountain View, MO 65548
At a glance
Mercy St. Francis Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access facility located in the small town of Mountain View, Missouri, offering a close-knit community environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive, rural setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community focus suggest it could be a welcoming place for those new to the U.S. healthcare system. The hospital serves a diverse patient base, including a modest international population, and may be open to considering international applicants in the future.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 32
- 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
West Plains, 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
- Drive93.5%
- Walk0.5%
- Other2.5%
- Work from home3.5%
- Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Forney field
- Springfield Branson National Airport
- Boone County Airport
- Boone County Airport
- Jonesboro Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 27,255
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 483
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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