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Arkansas Methodist Medical Center

900 West Kingshighway, Paragould, AR 72450

County:GreeneCBSA Area:Jonesboro, AROwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Arkansas Methodist Medical Center is a non-profit, 95-bed acute care hospital located in Paragould, Arkansas, serving a community-oriented setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and non-profit status may offer a supportive environment for professional growth and education. This facility could be a good fit for international nurses seeking a welcoming, community-focused workplace in a smaller city.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
129
RN Count
95
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Arkansas

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

Jonesboro, AR overview

Financials

Median $78,730
$63,410
10th
$108,100
90th
Cost of Living Index
85.69(14.31 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $91,882 (-2% 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:21.7 min
Drive
92.8%
  • Drive92.8%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walk2.2%
  • Other1.3%
  • Work from home3.5%
Nearest Airports
  • Jonesboro Municipal Airport
  • Millington-Memphis Airport
  • Memphis International Airport
  • McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport
  • Barkley Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

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

Pre-K–1233rd of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed35th 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°0in2in4in6in46°50°60°70°79°87°90°89°83°73°59°49°28°31°40°49°59°68°71°69°62°50°39°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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