Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center

One Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620

County:SullivanCBSA Area:Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VAOwnership:GovernmentType:Acute Care

At a glance

Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center is a government acute care facility located in Bristol, Tennessee, within a large city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban environment may offer diverse clinical experiences and opportunities for professional growth. The presence of an international community in the area could also provide a supportive environment for nurses relocating from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 282
RN Count: 348
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Government

Licensure in Tennessee

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted: CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam: No
English Proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS
Fingerprinting: Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact: Yes

Comprehensive but straightforward process

Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA overview

Financials

Median $74,680

$53,280

10th

$97,650

90th

Cost of Living Index

85.35(14.65 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $87,494 (-7% 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).