Great Plains Regional Medical Center
1801 West 3rd Street, Elk City, OK 73644
At a glance
Great Plains Regional Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Elk City, Oklahoma, a small town setting that may appeal to those seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, it appears open to considering international applicants. The presence of a modest international population in the area could provide additional support for nurses relocating from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 62
- RN Count
- 77
- 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
User-friendly process
Elk City, OK overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive88.8%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walk3.5%
- Other2.2%
- Work from home4%
- Hobart Regional Airport
- West Woodward Airport
- Henry Post Army Air Field (Fort Sill)
- Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 15,297
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 1,073
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Oklahoma 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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