Holy Cross Hospital
2701 W 68th Street, Chicago, IL 60629
At a glance
Holy Cross Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Chicago, Illinois, a major metropolitan area with a significant international community. The hospital’s urban setting offers exposure to diverse patient populations and a wide range of clinical experiences, which may appeal to international nurses seeking professional growth. While Holy Cross Hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its location and size suggest it could be a welcoming environment for those considering opportunities in the U.S. healthcare system.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 311
- RN Count
- 136
- 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
- Drive77.8%
- Public transit13.9%
- Walk1.3%
- Other1.7%
- Work from home5.2%
- Chicago Midway International Airport
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Gary Chicago International Airport
- Chicago Executive 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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