Thorek Memorial Hospital
850 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
At a glance
Thorek Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Chicago, Illinois, a major metropolitan area with a significant international population. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its urban setting and diverse community suggest it may be open to international applicants. Nurses seeking opportunities in a large, multicultural city may find Thorek Memorial Hospital a promising option.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 218
- RN Count
- 51
- Magnet Status
- No
- 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
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
- Drive29.4%
- Public transit30.5%
- Walk4.8%
- Other1.7%
- Work from home32%
- 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).
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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