Washington County Hospital
14600 St. Stephens Avenue, Chatom, AL 36518
At a glance
Washington County Hospital is a government-operated Critical Access facility located in Chatom, Alabama, serving a community outside of a large city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, it may be open to considering international applicants in the future. Its smaller size and community-focused environment could offer a supportive setting for nurses seeking a close-knit workplace.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 15
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Detailed educational review
Mobile, AL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $77,949 (-20% 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
- Drive83.3%
- Other3.7%
- Work from home13%
- Mobile Regional Airport
- Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport
- Mobile Downtown Airport
- Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 290,368
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 11,403
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 69,244
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Alabama 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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