Russell Medical Center
3316 Highway 280, Alexander City, AL 35010
At a glance
Russell Medical Center is a non-profit, 70-bed acute care hospital located in the small town of Alexander City, Alabama. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community setting and moderate size may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking a close-knit workplace. The presence of an international population in the area suggests potential community support for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 81
- RN Count
- 70
- 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
Alexander City, 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
- Drive94.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walk0.5%
- Other0.4%
- Work from home3.8%
- Maxwell Air Force Base
- Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport
- Columbus Metropolitan Airport
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Benning)
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 37,606
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 693
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Alabama state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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