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Mountain View Hospital

3201 Scenic Highway, Gadsden, AL 35902

County:EtowahCBSA Area:Gadsden, ALOwnership:ProprietaryType:Psychiatric

At a glance

Mountain View Hospital in Gadsden, Alabama, is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in a mid-size city, offering a community-focused environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its location in a diverse city with an international population suggests potential openness to global applicants. The hospital’s psychiatric specialty provides opportunities for nurses interested in mental health care within a collaborative, mid-sized community.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Psychiatric
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
68
RN Count
37
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Proprietary
Licensure in Alabama

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

Gadsden, AL overview

Financials

Median $74,020
$47,190
10th
$88,770
90th
Cost of Living Index
87.02(12.98 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $85,061 (-10% 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

Nearest Airports
  • Richard B Russell Airport
  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
  • Redstone Army Air Field
  • Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field
  • Cobb County-Mc Collum Field

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
72,715
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
2,076
Population with Bachelor's+
12,885

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Alabama state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1243rd of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed42nd of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

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Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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