1001 Towson Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72901

County

Sebastian

CBSA Area

Fort Smith, AR-OK

Ownership Group

Baptist Health

Ownership Type

Non-Profit

Baptist Health - Fort Smith

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Baptist Health - Fort Smith is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in a mid-size city in Arkansas, offering a supportive environment for nurses seeking a community-focused setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international applicants. The presence of a notable international population in the area may also provide a welcoming community for nurses from abroad.

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🏥 Baptist Health - Fort Smith

Hospital Type

Acute Care

Emergency Services

Yes

No

Bed Count

492

RN Count

234

Magnet Status

Yes

No

Global Workforce

Credentials Accepted in Arkansas

CGFNS CES

ERES

Josef Silny

CGFNS Qualifying Exam Required

Yes

No

English Proficiency

Undefined

Fingerprinting

Yes

No

Fort Smith, AR-OK Overview

Salaries:

10th Percentile

$55,730

Undefined

25th Percentile

$64,720

Undefined

Median

$77,000

Undefined

75th Percentile

$81,110

Undefined

90th Percentile

$94,960

Undefined

Registered Nurses, May 2024
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Cost of Living:

Overall Price Index

85.062

Undefined

Regional price parities (RPPs) are regional price levels expressed as a percentage of the overall national price level for a given year. The price levels are determined by the average prices paid by consumers for the mix of goods and services consumed in each region. Taking the ratio of RPPs shows the difference in price levels across regions.

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis

🧭  Your Expected Commute

Average Commute in Fort Smith, AR

16.8 Minutes

🚘 88.1% drive to work

🚌 0.4% take public transportation

👟 2% walk to work

🏠 6.2% work from home

✈️  Nearest Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport

Drake Field

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport

McAlester Regional Airport

Population

165,847

Undefined

International Population

13,098

Undefined

Arkansas Education Ranking:

Pre-K–12 Ranking

33rd Overall

N/A (Not a State)

Higher Education Ranking

35th Overall

N/A (Not a State)

Source: U.S. News Education Rankings (1-50)

Financials (Fort Smith, AR-OK)

💰 Salary Information

10th Percentile

$55,730

Undefined

25th Percentile

$64,720

Undefined

Median

$77,000

Undefined

75th Percentile

$81,110

Undefined

90th Percentile

$94,960

Undefined

🏠  Cost of Living

Overall Price Index

85.062

Undefined

Travel Insights

🧭  Your Expected Commute

Average Commute in Fort Smith, AR

16.8 Minutes

🚘 88.1% drive to work

🚌 0.4% take public transportation

👟 2% walk to work

🏠 6.2% work from home

✈️  Nearest Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport

Drake Field

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport

McAlester Regional Airport

Metro Area Stats (Fort Smith, AR)

Population

165847

Undefined

International Population

13098

Undefined

Education Access in Arkansas U.S. News Education Rankings (1-50)

Pre-K–12 Ranking

33rd Overall

N/A (Not a State)

Higher Education Ranking

35th Overall

N/A (Not a State)

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1001 Towson Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72901

County

Sebastian

CBSA Area

Fort Smith, AR-OK

Ownership Group

Baptist Health

Ownership Type

Non-Profit

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Baptist Health - Fort Smith

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AI Summary

Baptist Health - Fort Smith is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in a mid-size city in Arkansas, offering a supportive environment for nurses seeking a community-focused setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international applicants. The presence of a notable international population in the area may also provide a welcoming community for nurses from abroad.

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Baptist Health - Fort Smith

🏥 Baptist Health - Fort Smith

Hospital Type

Members Only

Emergency Services

Members Only

Bed Count

Members Only

RN Count

Members Only

Magnet Status

Members Only

Global Workforce

Credentials Accepted in Arkansas

Members Only

CGFNS Qualifying Exam Required

Members Only

English Proficiency

Members Only

Fingerprinting

Members Only

Fort Smith, AR-OK Overview

Members Only

Financials (Fort Smith, AR-OK)

💰 Salary Information

10th Percentile

$55,730

Undefined

25th Percentile

$64,720

Undefined

Median

$77,000

Undefined

75th Percentile

$81,110

Undefined

90th Percentile

$94,960

Undefined

🏠  Cost of Living

Overall Price Index

85.062

Undefined

Travel Insights

🧭  Your Expected Commute

Average Commute in Fort Smith, AR

16.8 Minutes

🚘 88.1% drive to work

🚌 0.4% take public transportation

👟 2% walk to work

🏠 6.2% work from home

✈️  Nearest Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport

Drake Field

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport

McAlester Regional Airport

Metro Area Stats (Fort Smith, AR)

Population

165847

Undefined

International Population

13098

Undefined

Education Access in Arkansas U.S. News Education Rankings (1-50)

Pre-K–12 Ranking

33rd Overall

N/A (Not a State)

Higher Education Ranking

35th Overall

N/A (Not a State)