UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital
2000 South Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751
At a glance
UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital is a proprietary, acute care facility located in Athens, a mid-size city in Texas. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its setting in a diverse community and history of EB3 sponsorship suggest openness to international applicants. The hospital’s size and community-focused environment may offer a supportive transition for nurses seeking a welcoming workplace in a growing area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 127
- RN Count
- 156
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Streamlined process, detailed educational review
Athens, TX overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive90.2%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walk1.4%
- Other1.1%
- Work from home6.2%
- Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
- East Texas Regional Airport
- Dallas Love Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 58,449
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 3,519
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Texas 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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