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Mercy Hospital Carthage

3125 Dr Russell Smith Way, Carthage, MO 64836

County:JasperCBSA Area:Joplin, MO-KSOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Critical Access

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
Licensure in Missouri

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

Median $73,190
$59,670
10th
$92,710
90th
Cost of Living Index
85.65(14.35 below national average)

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

Average commute:18.9 min
Drive
88.6%
  • Drive88.6%
  • Walk1.4%
  • Other1.4%
  • Work from home8.2%
Nearest Airports
  • 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).

Pre-K–1232nd of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed30th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
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