Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
2518 Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway, Hiram, GA 30141
At a glance
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Hiram, Georgia, within a major metropolitan area, which may offer diverse experiences and resources for international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community setting suggest potential openness to international applicants. The metro location and supportive environment could make it an appealing option for those seeking professional growth in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 83
- RN Count
- 35
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- 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
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
- Drive88.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walk0.3%
- Other0.6%
- Work from home10.9%
- Cobb County-Mc Collum Field
- Fulton County Airport Brown Field
- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- DeKalb Peachtree Airport
- Richard B Russell 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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