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Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of West Memphis

600 North 7th Street, West Memphis, AR 72301

County:CrittendenCBSA Area:Memphis, TN-MS-AROwnership:Non-ProfitType:Psychiatric

At a glance

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of West Memphis is a psychiatric facility located in West Memphis, Arkansas, serving a large city community. As a non-profit hospital, it may offer a supportive environment for nurses seeking meaningful work in mental health care. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, it is likely open to considering qualified candidates from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Psychiatric
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
54
RN Count
14
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

Memphis, TN-MS-AR overview

Financials

Median $79,250
$64,720
10th
$108,410
90th
Cost of Living Index
92.43(7.57 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $85,743 (-9% 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:20.1 min
Drive
91.8%
  • Drive91.8%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walk1.6%
  • Other0.5%
  • Work from home5.9%
Nearest Airports
  • Memphis International Airport
  • Millington-Memphis Airport
  • Jonesboro Municipal Airport
  • University Oxford Airport
  • McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
884,734
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
62,016
Population with Bachelor's+
269,229

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).

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°0in2in4in6in49°54°62°72°80°88°91°90°85°75°62°52°31°34°42°51°61°69°73°71°64°52°42°35°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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