Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
1700 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
At a glance
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is a non-profit, 314-bed acute care facility located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, within a major metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and metro setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse experiences and professional growth. The surrounding community includes a notable international population, which may offer a welcoming environment for nurses from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 358
- RN Count
- 314
- 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
- Drive83.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walk1.1%
- Other0.4%
- Work from home14.6%
- Smyrna Airport
- Nashville International 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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