Emory Decatur Hospital
2701 N Decatur Road, Decatur, GA 30033
At a glance
Emory Decatur Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in the major metro area of Decatur, Georgia, offering a dynamic environment for nurses seeking diverse clinical experience. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, with previous H1B and EB3 sponsorships, indicating openness to global talent. Its metropolitan setting and significant international population make it a promising option for nurses looking for a supportive and multicultural workplace.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 451
- RN Count
- 456
- 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
- Drive67.5%
- Public transit3.3%
- Walk2.7%
- Other1.2%
- Work from home24%
- DeKalb Peachtree Airport
- Fulton County Airport Brown Field
- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Jim's Private 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).
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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