Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital
401 Sewell Dr, Sparta, TN 38583
At a glance
Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital is a proprietary acute care facility located in Sparta, Tennessee, within a mid-size city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community size and setting may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking a supportive workplace in a smaller city. The presence of an international population in the area suggests potential for cultural diversity and community integration.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 60
- RN Count
- 29
- 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
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
- Drive92.7%
- Walk0.3%
- Other0.6%
- Work from home6.4%
- Smyrna Airport
- Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
- Nashville International Airport
- McGhee Tyson Airport
- Lake Cumberland Regional 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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