Tristar Centennial Medical Center
2300 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203
At a glance
Tristar Centennial Medical Center is a proprietary, acute care hospital located in the major metropolitan area of Nashville, Tennessee, offering a dynamic environment for healthcare professionals. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, with 14 EB3 hires and 3 OPT hires, indicating openness to global talent. Its large size and urban setting may provide diverse clinical experiences and opportunities for professional growth, making it a strong option for international nurses seeking career advancement.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 733
- RN Count
- 388
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
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
- Drive64.4%
- Public transit2.4%
- Walk6.5%
- Other1.6%
- Work from home24.5%
- 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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