Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
677 Church Street, Marietta, GA 30060
At a glance
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center is a large, government-owned acute care hospital located in Marietta, Georgia, within a major metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and metro setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse experiences and professional growth. The surrounding community includes a significant international population, which may offer a welcoming environment for nurses from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 633
- RN Count
- 1,200
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
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
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
- Drive79.7%
- Public transit2.8%
- Walk3%
- Other4.7%
- Work from home9.8%
- Cobb County-Mc Collum Field
- Fulton County Airport Brown Field
- DeKalb Peachtree Airport
- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Jim's Private Airport
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).
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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