TJ Health Columbia
901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY 42728
At a glance
TJ Health Columbia is a government-affiliated acute care hospital located in Columbia, Kentucky, serving a small town community. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its size and setting may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking a close-knit, supportive workplace. The presence of an international population in the area suggests potential community diversity and opportunities for cultural exchange.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 77
- RN Count
- 37
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
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
Campbellsville, KY overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive86.3%
- Walk2.2%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home10.6%
- Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
- Central Kentucky Regional Airport
- London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field
- Godman Army Air Field
- Blue Grass Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 25,087
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 202
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Kentucky 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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