Highlands Medical Center
380 Woods Cove Road, Scottsboro, AL 35768
At a glance
Highlands Medical Center is a government-owned acute care hospital located in Scottsboro, Alabama, a small town setting that may appeal to those seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community focus suggest it could be a welcoming place for newcomers. The presence of an international population in the area may also provide additional support for international nurses considering relocation.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 170
- RN Count
- 119
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
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
Scottsboro, AL overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive94.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk1.3%
- Other0.2%
- Work from home3.6%
- Redstone Army Air Field
- Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field
- Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
- Richard B Russell Airport
- Northwest Alabama Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 37,823
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 802
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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