Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority
1200 East Pecan St, Altus, OK 73521
At a glance
Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority is a government-owned acute care facility located in Altus, Oklahoma, serving a small town community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, it appears open to considering international applicants, as indicated by past EB3 sponsorships. Its setting may appeal to those seeking a close-knit environment with opportunities to make a meaningful impact in a smaller community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 49
- RN Count
- 104
- 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
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Altus, 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
- Drive91.4%
- Walk1.6%
- Other2.2%
- Work from home4.5%
- Hobart Regional Airport
- Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport
- Henry Post Army Air Field (Fort Sill)
- Sheppard Air Force Base-Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
- Sheppard Air Force Base-Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 15,827
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 1,222
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Oklahoma state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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