Coosa Valley Medical Center
315 W Hickory St, Sylacauga, AL 35150
At a glance
Coosa Valley Medical Center is a government-owned acute care hospital located in Sylacauga, Alabama, a small town setting that may appeal to those seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest it could be a welcoming option for those looking to gain experience in a supportive, smaller facility. The presence of an international population in the area may also provide a sense of community for nurses coming from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 168
- RN Count
- 108
- 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
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
- Drive96.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walk0.6%
- Other0.3%
- Work from home2.6%
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Maxwell Air Force Base
- Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport
- Tuscaloosa Regional Airport
- Columbus Metropolitan Airport
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).
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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