Dekalb Community Hospital
520 W Main St, Smithville, TN 37166
At a glance
Dekalb Community Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Smithville, Tennessee, serving a small town community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community-focused setting may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking a close-knit workplace. International nurses may find the hospital’s small-town atmosphere appealing, though there is currently a limited international population in the area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 71
- RN Count
- 30
- 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
McMinnville, 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
- Drive92.8%
- Walk0.5%
- Other0.1%
- Work from home6.6%
- Smyrna Airport
- Nashville International Airport
- Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
- Redstone Army Air Field
- McGhee Tyson Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 28,286
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 1,776
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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