Decatur Memorial Hospital
2300 North Edward Street, Decatur, IL 62526
At a glance
Decatur Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, 226-bed acute care facility located in Decatur, Illinois, a mid-size city. The hospital has not yet hired international nurses, but its size and community setting may offer a supportive environment for those seeking professional growth. With a moderate international population in the area, it could be a promising option for international nurses considering relocation.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 372
- RN Count
- 226
- 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
Decatur, IL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $97,132 (+4% 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
- Drive88.8%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walk1.9%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home7.7%
- Decatur Airport
- Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- University of Illinois Willard Airport
- Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
- General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 71,303
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 1,986
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 17,024
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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