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Sequoyah County-City of Sallisaw Hospital Authority

213 East Redwood, Sallisaw, OK 74955

County:SequoyahCBSA Area:Fort Smith, AR-OKOwnership:GovernmentType:Acute Care

At a glance

Sequoyah County-City of Sallisaw Hospital Authority is a government-operated acute care facility located in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, a mid-size city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community environment and regional size may offer a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers. This setting could appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive, community-focused workplace in a mid-sized American city.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
41
RN Count
17
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
Licensure in Oklahoma

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

Fort Smith, AR-OK overview

Financials

Median $77,000
$55,730
10th
$94,960
90th
Cost of Living Index
85.06(14.94 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $90,522 (-3% 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:23.9 min
Drive
90.8%
  • Drive90.8%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walk3.5%
  • Other0.5%
  • Work from home4.6%
Nearest Airports
  • Fort Smith Regional Airport
  • Drake Field
  • Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
  • McAlester Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
165,847
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
13,098
Population with Bachelor's+
34,390

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Oklahoma state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1248th of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed31st of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°0in2in4in6in48°53°61°70°78°86°91°91°84°73°60°51°28°32°40°49°59°67°71°70°63°50°40°32°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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