St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center
5400 Arsenal St, Saint Louis, MO 63139
At a glance
St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center is a government-operated psychiatric facility located in the major metropolitan area of Saint Louis, Missouri, offering a dynamic environment for mental health professionals. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its large urban setting and diverse community suggest potential openness to international applicants. Nurses seeking experience in a major metro area with a significant international population may find this facility a promising option for professional growth.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 216
- RN Count
- 7
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
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
St. Louis, MO-IL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $85,721 (-9% 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
- Drive79.7%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walk1.1%
- Other1.2%
- Work from home14.8%
- St Louis Lambert International Airport
- Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport
- Southern Illinois Airport
- Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Quincy Regional Baldwin Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,957,037
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 113,648
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 719,172
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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