The Children's Hospital of Alabama
1600 Seventh Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233
At a glance
The Children's Hospital of Alabama is a large, non-profit pediatric hospital located in Birmingham, a major city in Alabama. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse experiences and professional growth. The presence of a significant international community in the area may also provide a supportive environment for nurses coming from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Children's
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 332
- RN Count
- 760
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
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
Birmingham, AL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $82,123 (-14% 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
- Drive59.4%
- Walk34.2%
- Other0.2%
- Work from home6.2%
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Tuscaloosa Regional Airport
- Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field
- Redstone Army Air Field
- Maxwell Air Force Base
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 762,829
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 37,241
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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