Mountain Home VA Medical Center

Corner Of Lamont Street And Veterans Way, Mountain Home, TN 37684

County:WashingtonCBSA Area:Johnson City, TNOwnership:Military & VeteransType:Acute Care

At a glance

Mountain Home VA Medical Center is an acute care facility located in a mid-size city in Tennessee, serving a diverse community of military veterans. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its setting in a city with a notable international population suggests potential openness to global talent. The hospital’s focus on veteran care and its community-oriented environment may appeal to international nurses seeking meaningful work in a supportive, mid-sized city.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 515
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Military & Veterans

Licensure in Tennessee

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

Johnson City, TN overview

Financials

Median $73,340

$53,260

10th

$106,660

90th

Cost of Living Index

88.87(11.13 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $82,523 (-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).