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Hancock County Hospital

1519 Main Street Hwy 33, Sneedville, TN 37869

County:HancockCBSA Area:Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VAOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Critical Access

At a glance

Hancock County Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access facility located in Sneedville, Tennessee, serving a community in a large city category. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community-focused setting may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking a supportive workplace. International nurses may find opportunities for professional growth in a hospital that values close-knit care and service to a diverse population.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
10
RN Count
13
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
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

Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA overview

Financials

Median $74,680
$53,280
10th
$97,650
90th
Cost of Living Index
85.35(14.65 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $87,494 (-7% 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

Average commute:29.5 min
Drive
96%
  • Drive96%
  • Other0.6%
  • Work from home3.4%
Nearest Airports
  • Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport
  • London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field
  • McGhee Tyson Airport
  • Julian Carroll Airport
  • Asheville Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
226,432
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
3,698
Population with Bachelor's+
52,464

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Tennessee state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1218th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed39th of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°0in1in2in3in4in5in45°50°59°69°76°83°86°85°80°70°58°48°26°29°35°44°53°61°65°64°58°45°35°29°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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