St. Vincent's Birmingham
810 St Vincent'S Drive, Birmingham, AL 35205
At a glance
St. Vincent's Birmingham is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Birmingham, Alabama, a large city with a notable international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting may offer diverse clinical experiences and opportunities for professional growth. This environment could be appealing for international nurses seeking a supportive and dynamic workplace in a metropolitan area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 409
- RN Count
- 656
- 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
- Drive75.9%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walk7.4%
- Other1.6%
- Work from home12.2%
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Tuscaloosa Regional Airport
- Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field
- Maxwell Air Force Base
- Redstone Army Air Field
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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