Forrest City Medical Center
1601 Newcastle Road, Forrest City, AR 72335
At a glance
Forrest City Medical Center is a proprietary acute care hospital located in a small town setting in Forrest City, Arkansas. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its community size and supportive environment may offer a welcoming atmosphere for those seeking a close-knit work experience. The presence of an international population in the area suggests potential for cultural diversity and community integration.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 118
- RN Count
- 56
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
User-friendly process
Forrest City, AR overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive93.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walk1.9%
- Other1.1%
- Work from home2.9%
- Memphis International Airport
- Millington-Memphis Airport
- Jonesboro Municipal Airport
- Little Rock Air Force Base
- University Oxford Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 16,284
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 516
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Arkansas 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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