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Bryce Hospital

1651 Ruby Tyler Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

County:TuscaloosaCBSA Area:Tuscaloosa, ALOwnership:GovernmentType:Psychiatric

At a glance

Bryce Hospital is a government-run psychiatric facility located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, a mid-size city that offers a supportive community setting and a moderate international population. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and public sector status suggest potential openness to diverse applicants. This environment may appeal to international nurses seeking experience in psychiatric care within a welcoming, mid-sized American city.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Psychiatric
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
268
RN Count
30
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
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

Tuscaloosa, AL overview

Financials

Median $68,790
$53,360
10th
$102,190
90th
Cost of Living Index
89.97(10.03 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $76,461 (-22% 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

Average commute:21.4 min
Drive
88.8%
  • Drive88.8%
  • Public transit3.4%
  • Walk1.1%
  • Other1.3%
  • Work from home5.3%
Nearest Airports
  • Tuscaloosa Regional Airport
  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
  • Golden Triangle Regional Airport
  • Meridian Naval Air Station

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
170,980
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
7,167
Population with Bachelor's+
48,349

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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