Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

1280 Columbiana Road Ste 102, Vestavia, AL 35216

County:JeffersonCBSA Area:Birmingham, ALOwnership:ProprietaryType:Acute Care

At a glance

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center is a proprietary, acute care hospital located in Vestavia, Alabama, within a large city setting, which may offer diverse experiences for nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban location suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and exposure to a varied patient population. International nurses may find the community appealing, especially with a notable international population in the area.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 595
RN Count: 600
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

Detailed educational review

Birmingham, AL overview

Financials

Median $76,020

$61,080

10th

$102,480

90th

Cost of Living Index

92.57(7.43 below national average)

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).