St. Mary's Hospital
1230 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606
At a glance
St. Mary's Hospital is a non-profit, 250-bed acute care facility located in Athens, Georgia, a mid-size city known for its diverse community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its setting in a city with a notable international population suggests potential openness to global talent. The hospital’s size and community-focused environment may offer a supportive atmosphere for international nurses seeking professional growth.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 196
- RN Count
- 250
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive application process
Athens-Clarke County, GA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $85,701 (-9% 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
- Drive82.8%
- Public transit1%
- Walk2%
- Other1%
- Work from home12.5%
- Jim's Private Airport
- DeKalb Peachtree Airport
- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Fulton County Airport Brown Field
- Cobb County-Mc Collum Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 132,078
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 13,226
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 56,280
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Georgia 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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