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Roane Medical Center

8045 Roane Medical Center Drive, Harriman, TN 37748

County:RoaneCBSA Area:Knoxville, TNOwnership:GovernmentType:Acute Care

At a glance

Roane Medical Center is a government-owned acute care hospital located in Harriman, Tennessee, within a large city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community environment may offer a supportive atmosphere for those seeking new opportunities. The facility could be a good fit for international nurses interested in working in a diverse and growing healthcare setting.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
105
RN Count
60
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

Knoxville, TN overview

Financials

Median $73,320
$51,890
10th
$93,490
90th
Cost of Living Index
92.77(7.23 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $79,032 (-18% 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:27.6 min
Drive
92.8%
  • Drive92.8%
  • Walk1.5%
  • Other0.8%
  • Work from home4.9%
Nearest Airports
  • McGhee Tyson Airport
  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
  • Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
  • London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field
  • Smyrna Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
614,605
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
31,726
Population with Bachelor's+
193,160

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

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

Pre-K–1218th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed39th of 50Bottom 25%
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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