Rhea Medical Center
9400 Rhea County Highway, Dayton, TN 37321
At a glance
Rhea Medical Center is a government-operated Critical Access Hospital located in Dayton, Tennessee, a small town setting that may appeal to nurses seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and rural location suggest potential opportunities for those interested in personalized patient care and professional growth. The presence of an international population in the area may also provide a supportive environment for nurses from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 37
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
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
Dayton, 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
- Drive93.6%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walk0.8%
- Other0.6%
- Work from home4.7%
- Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
- McGhee Tyson Airport
- Richard B Russell Airport
- Smyrna Airport
- Nashville International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 28,623
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 2,329
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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