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Hines VA Medical Center

5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141

County:CookCBSA Area:Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WIOwnership:Military & VeteransType:Acute Care

At a glance

Hines VA Medical Center is a major acute care facility located in the Hines/Illinois area, serving a large metropolitan community and focusing on the needs of military veterans. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest a diverse patient population and potential opportunities for professional growth. International nurses may find the supportive environment and metropolitan location appealing as they consider career options in the U.S.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
1,850
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Military & Veterans
Licensure in Illinois

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

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI overview

Financials

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Public transit
100%
  • Public transit100%
Nearest Airports
  • Chicago Midway International Airport
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport
  • Chicago Executive Airport
  • Gary Chicago International Airport
  • Porter County Municipal Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
6,557,840
Major Metro (1M+)
International Population
1,546,548

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Illinois state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–124th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed37th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
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