DCH Regional Medical Center
809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
At a glance
DCH Regional Medical Center is a government-owned acute care hospital located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, a mid-size city with a notable international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff and professional growth. International nurses may find the community environment and hospital resources appealing as they consider relocation options.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 787
- RN Count
- 1,054
- 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
Tuscaloosa, AL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $76,461 (-22% 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
- Drive78.9%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk7.3%
- Other1.3%
- Work from home10.7%
- Tuscaloosa Regional Airport
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Golden Triangle Regional Airport
- Meridian Naval Air Station
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 170,980
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 7,167
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 48,349
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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