CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
At a glance
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga is a non-profit, acute care facility located in a large city in Tennessee, offering a dynamic environment for healthcare professionals. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff and professional growth. The presence of a notable international community in Chattanooga may also provide a supportive environment for nurses relocating from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 431
- RN Count
- 620
- 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
Chattanooga, TN-GA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $82,839 (-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
- Drive74.2%
- Public transit3.5%
- Walk4.3%
- Other2.6%
- Work from home14.8%
- Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
- Richard B Russell Airport
- Cobb County-Mc Collum Field
- Redstone Army Air Field
- Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 398,189
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 19,941
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 119,966
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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