East Tennessee Behavioral Health
1444 Old Weisgarber Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909
At a glance
East Tennessee Behavioral Health is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in Knoxville, Tennessee, a large city with a notable international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its urban setting and diverse population may offer a welcoming environment for those considering relocation. The facility’s size and location could provide international nurses with access to professional development and community resources.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 90
- RN Count
- 14
- 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
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
- Drive88.2%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walk0.5%
- Other0.2%
- Work from home9.8%
- McGhee Tyson Airport
- London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field
- Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
- Asheville Regional Airport
- Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
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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