Huntsville Hospital is a 904-bed hospital in Huntsville, AL — Teaching.
Against the national average, Huntsville, AL runs housing 22% below and utilities 16% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Huntsville, AL metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7% below |
| Housing | 22% below |
| Utilities | 16% below |
| Groceries and goods | 4% below |
| Services | 3% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Huntsville is $1,270 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,090.
Alabama taxes wage income.
3 traveler listings in Huntsville, AL.
Other Alabama hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Medical Center South | Montgomery | 26 | $2,138 | 342 | $1,040 |
| St Vincent's Birmingham | Birmingham | 8 | $2,067 | 399 | $1,200 |
| Brookwood Baptist Medical Center | Vestavia | 0 | — | 429 | — |
| Dch Regional Medical Center | Tuscaloosa | 0 | — | 398 | $1,130 |
| Southeast Health Medical Center | Dothan | 0 | — | 345 | $855 |
2 travel nurse reviews, 2.0★ overall, 0% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2.0 |
| Culture | 2.0 |
| Management | 1.5 |
| Safety | 2.5 |
| Workload | 1.8 |
Pros: ICUs seem to have lower turnover than the rest of the hospital.
Cons: Staff here for years and leaving to travel. Med surg and PCU are often hell holes. Frequently short staffed, doing the work of 1.5 to 2 nurses. Recently got an F safety grade. Short on techs, and char…
Pros: Worked the ER almost 4 years. Easily the most organized ER you'll work at. Training is adequate, teamwork is good, good doctors, and you'll see it all.
Cons: Work environment is extremely toxic with mean girl groups and cliques, including management. Travelers are typically put in the holding area these days.