Sycamore Shoals Hospital
1501 West Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643
At a glance
Sycamore Shoals Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Elizabethton, Tennessee, within a mid-size city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community environment and moderate size may offer a welcoming atmosphere for those seeking a supportive workplace. The presence of an international population in the area suggests potential for cultural diversity and community integration.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 121
- RN Count
- 65
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
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
Johnson City, TN overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $82,523 (-13% 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
- Drive90.6%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walk0.7%
- Other1.1%
- Work from home7.2%
- Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport
- Hickory Regional Airport
- Asheville Regional Airport
- Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 146,611
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 5,402
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 41,627
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Tennessee 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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