John H Stroger Jr Hospital
1901 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612
At a glance
John H Stroger Jr Hospital is a government-owned acute care facility located in the major metropolitan area of Chicago, Illinois, serving a diverse urban community. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the hospital’s large size and metropolitan setting suggest potential openness to international applicants. Its location in a city with a significant international population may offer a supportive environment for nurses from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 918
- RN Count
- 864
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
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
- Drive52.2%
- Public transit23.4%
- Walk4.1%
- Other2.9%
- Work from home15%
- 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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