Mercy Hospital Carthage
3125 Dr Russell Smith Way, Carthage, MO 64836
At a glance
Mercy Hospital Carthage is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in Carthage, Missouri, a mid-size city that offers a supportive community setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and non-profit status may provide a welcoming environment for those seeking professional growth and community engagement. The presence of an international population in the area suggests potential for cultural diversity and support.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 65
- 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
- Drive88.6%
- Walk1.4%
- Other1.4%
- Work from home8.2%
- Joplin Regional Airport
- Springfield Branson National Airport
- Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- 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).
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