Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center
105 Wall Street, Poteau, OK 74953
At a glance
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center is a government-owned Critical Access Hospital located in Poteau, Oklahoma, serving a small community setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and rural environment may offer a supportive atmosphere for those seeking close-knit teams and broad clinical experience. This facility could be a good fit for international nurses interested in working in a smaller, community-focused hospital in the U.S.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 5
- 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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Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive93.2%
- Walk1.3%
- Other1.3%
- Work from home3.7%
- Fort Smith Regional Airport
- McAlester Regional Airport
- Drake Field
- Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
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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