St. Vincent's East
50 Medical Park East Drive, Birmingham, AL 35235
At a glance
St. Vincent's East is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Birmingham, Alabama, a large city with a notable international community. The hospital has not yet hired international nurses, but its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff and professional growth. This environment may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive, community-focused workplace in a metropolitan area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 362
- RN Count
- 267
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Detailed educational review
Birmingham, AL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $82,123 (-14% 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
- Drive91.1%
- Walk1.5%
- Work from home7.4%
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Tuscaloosa Regional Airport
- Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field
- Redstone Army Air Field
- Maxwell Air Force Base
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 762,829
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 37,241
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Alabama state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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