Knox County Hospital
80 Hospital Drive, Barbourville, KY 40906
At a glance
Knox County Hospital is a government-operated Critical Access facility located in Barbourville, Kentucky, a mid-size city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community includes a notable international population, suggesting potential openness to diverse staff. The hospital’s size and supportive community environment may appeal to international nurses seeking a welcoming and accessible workplace.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 46
- 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
London, 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
- Drive86.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk1.9%
- Other1.3%
- Work from home10.5%
- London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field
- Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
- Central Kentucky Regional Airport
- Julian Carroll Airport
- McGhee Tyson Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 75,885
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 4,194
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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