Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1211 Medical Center Drive, Nashville, TN 37232
At a glance
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a large, non-profit acute care hospital located in the major metro area of Nashville, Tennessee, offering a dynamic environment for nurses seeking diverse clinical experiences. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses through the EB3 visa program, indicating openness to international applicants. Its urban setting and sizable international community make it an appealing option for nurses looking for professional growth and cultural diversity.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 1,091
- RN Count
- 2,536
- 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
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $83,311 (-12% 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
- Nashville International Airport
- Smyrna Airport
- Campbell AAF (Fort Campbell) Air Field
- Redstone Army Air Field
- Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,352,847
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 136,969
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 531,359
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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