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Unity Health - Newport

1205 Mclain Street, Newport, AR 72112

County:JacksonCBSA Area:Batesville, AROwnership:Non-ProfitType:Critical Access

At a glance

Unity Health - Newport is a non-profit Critical Access hospital located in the small town of Newport, Arkansas, offering a close-knit community environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community focus suggest it could be a welcoming place for those new to the U.S. The area has a modest international population, which may provide some cultural connection for newcomers.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
35
RN Count
42
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

Batesville, 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

Average commute:15.9 min
Drive
91.2%
  • Drive91.2%
  • Walk5.1%
  • Other0.6%
  • Work from home2.9%
Nearest Airports
  • Jonesboro Municipal Airport
  • Little Rock Air Force Base
  • Millington-Memphis Airport
  • Memphis International Airport
  • Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
37,993
Small Town (10k–49k)
International Population
1,393

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°51°60°70°78°86°89°89°83°72°59°49°30°33°41°51°60°69°72°70°62°50°40°33°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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