Saint Francis Medical Center
530 NE Glen Oak Ave, Peoria, IL 61637
At a glance
Saint Francis Medical Center is a large, non-profit acute care hospital located in Peoria, Illinois, a sizable city with a notable international community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, particularly through the EB3 visa program, which may indicate openness to global talent. Its size and urban setting could offer diverse clinical experiences and support for professional growth, making it a potentially good fit for international nurses.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 730
- RN Count
- 1,773
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
One of the easier states to apply
Peoria, IL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $95,569 (+2% 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
- General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport
- Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
- Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Quad City International Airport
- Decatur Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 276,761
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 11,648
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 82,126
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Illinois 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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