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Northwest Medical Center

1530 U S Highway 43, Winfield, AL 35594

County:FayetteCBSA Area:Ownership:ProprietaryType:Acute Care
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At a glance

Northwest Medical Center is a proprietary, acute care hospital located in Winfield, Alabama, serving a smaller community setting. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, it may be open to considering international applicants in the future. Its size and community-focused environment could appeal to nurses seeking a supportive and close-knit workplace.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
71
RN Count
114
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Proprietary
Licensure in Alabama

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
TOEFL or IELTS
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

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Financials

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:29.2 min
Drive
97.9%
  • Drive97.9%
  • Walk1%
  • Other0.4%
  • Work from home0.8%
Nearest Airports
  • Tuscaloosa Regional Airport
  • Golden Triangle Regional Airport
  • Northwest Alabama Regional Airport
  • Tupelo Regional Airport
  • Tupelo Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Alabama state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1243rd of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed42nd of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°0in2in4in6in52°57°65°73°80°87°89°89°85°75°64°55°30°33°40°47°57°65°69°68°62°49°39°33°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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