East Tennessee Children's Hospital
2018 Clinch Ave Sw, Knoxville, TN 37916
At a glance
East Tennessee Children's Hospital is a non-profit, 252-bed pediatric facility located in Knoxville, a large city in Tennessee. The hospital serves a diverse urban community, including a notable international population, which may offer a welcoming environment for international nurses. While they have not yet hired international nurses, their size and community setting suggest potential openness to international applicants.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Children's
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 122
- RN Count
- 252
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
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
Knoxville, TN overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $79,032 (-18% 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
- Drive47.2%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walk30.6%
- Other0.3%
- Work from home20.8%
- McGhee Tyson Airport
- London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field
- Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
- Asheville Regional Airport
- Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 614,605
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 31,726
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 193,160
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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