Riverview Regional Medical Center is a 256-bed hospital in Gadsden, AL — .
Against the national average, Alabama runs housing 38% below and utilities 15% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Alabama, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 11% below |
| Housing | 38% below |
| Utilities | 15% below |
| Groceries and goods | 4% below |
| Services | 3% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Gadsden is $940 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $810.
Alabama taxes wage income.
1 traveler listing in Gadsden, 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 |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 0 | — | 904 | $1,270 |
| Brookwood Baptist Medical Center | Vestavia | 0 | — | 429 | — |
| Dch Regional Medical Center | Tuscaloosa | 0 | — | 398 | $1,130 |
1 travel nurse review, 4.3★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.3 |
| Culture | 5.0 |
| Management | 4.0 |
| Safety | 4.5 |
| Workload | 4.0 |
Pros: Small 16 bed adult and peds ER, 4 bed assignments. Staff super friendly and easy to work with. Good pay for rural Alabama. Would recommend.
Cons: All day shift travelers cancelled 3 weeks early for low census. Not much in Gadsden.