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Wellstar Spalding Medical Center

601 South 8th Street, Griffin, GA 30223

County:SpaldingCBSA Area:Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GAOwnership:ProprietaryType:Acute Care

At a glance

Wellstar Spalding Medical Center is a proprietary, acute care hospital located in Griffin, Georgia, within a major metropolitan area. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its size and metro setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff and community engagement. This environment may appeal to international nurses seeking a dynamic workplace in a large, culturally varied region.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
160
RN Count
168
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Proprietary
Licensure in Georgia

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Undefined
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

Comprehensive application process

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA overview

Financials

Median $96,370
$69,100
10th
$129,340
90th
Cost of Living Index
100.93(0.93 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $95,479 (+2% 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

Average commute:29.7 min
Drive
90.4%
  • Drive90.4%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walk0.4%
  • Other1%
  • Work from home7.9%
Nearest Airports
  • Jim's Private Airport
  • Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
  • Fulton County Airport Brown Field
  • DeKalb Peachtree Airport
  • Cobb County-Mc Collum Field

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
4,073,889
Major Metro (1M+)
International Population
754,119

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Georgia state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1224th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed26th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°0in2in4in6in56°59°67°74°81°87°90°89°84°75°66°58°34°37°44°50°59°66°69°68°64°52°42°36°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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