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The Medical Center (Bowling Green)

250 Park Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101

County:WarrenCBSA Area:Bowling Green, KYOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

The Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in a mid-size city, offering a supportive community environment that may appeal to international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international applicants. The presence of a notable international population in the area may also provide a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
382
RN Count
60
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Kentucky

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Undefined
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

Comprehensive but straightforward process

Bowling Green, KY overview

Financials

Median $76,620
$63,180
10th
$96,810
90th
Cost of Living Index
90.52(9.48 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $84,647 (-11% 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:21.1 min
Drive
88.2%
  • Drive88.2%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walk5.1%
  • Other1.8%
  • Work from home4.3%
Nearest Airports
  • Owensboro Daviess County Airport
  • Campbell AAF (Fort Campbell) Air Field
  • Godman Army Air Field
  • Godman Army Air Field
  • Nashville International Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
114,858
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
10,120
Population with Bachelor's+
31,918

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

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

Pre-K–1226th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed34th of 50Bottom 50%
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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