The Medical Center of Southeast Texas

2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77640

County:JeffersonCBSA Area:Beaumont-Port Arthur, TXOwnership:Physician-OwnedType:Acute Care

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At a glance

The Medical Center of Southeast Texas is a physician-owned, acute care hospital located in Port Arthur, Texas, within a large city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international applicants. The sizable international community in the area may provide additional support and a welcoming environment for nurses from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 216
RN Count: 187
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Physician-Owned

Licensure in Texas

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Credentials Accepted: CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam: No
English Proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS
Fingerprinting: Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact: Yes

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Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX overview

Financials

Median $81,190

$61,670

10th

$105,920

90th

Cost of Living Index

90.24(9.76 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $89,973 (-4% 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).