Medical West, An Affiliate of Uab Health System
995 9th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL 35022
At a glance
Medical West, an affiliate of UAB Health System, is a government acute care hospital located in Bessemer, Alabama, within a large city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its affiliation with a major health system and its urban environment suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and community engagement. International nurses may find the diverse city setting appealing, though there is no specific history of international hiring to date.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 310
- RN Count
- 216
- 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
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
- Drive80.7%
- Public transit0.5%
- Other0.1%
- Work from home18.6%
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Tuscaloosa Regional Airport
- Maxwell Air Force Base
- Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport
- Huntsville International Carl T Jones 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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