Cookeville Regional Medical Center
1 Medical Center Boulevard, Cookeville, TN 38501
At a glance
Cookeville Regional Medical Center is a government-owned acute care hospital located in Cookeville, Tennessee, a mid-size city with a moderate international population. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community setting suggest it may be open to welcoming diverse staff in the future. This environment could appeal to international nurses seeking opportunities in a supportive, mid-sized city hospital.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 269
- RN Count
- 287
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
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Cookeville, TN overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive89.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walk2.6%
- Other0.3%
- Work from home7.7%
- Smyrna Airport
- Nashville International Airport
- Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
- Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
- McGhee Tyson Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 76,389
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 3,400
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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