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Memorial Medical Center

701 N First St, Springfield, IL 62702

County:SangamonCBSA Area:Springfield, ILOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Memorial Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Springfield, Illinois, a mid-size city that offers a supportive community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and setting suggest it may be open to welcoming diverse staff in the future. The presence of an international population in the area could provide additional community support for international nurses considering relocation.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
562
RN Count
799
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
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

Springfield, IL overview

Financials

Median $81,680
$66,690
10th
$107,030
90th
Cost of Living Index
90.55(9.45 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $90,205 (-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

Average commute:17.6 min
Drive
85%
  • Drive85%
  • Public transit1.5%
  • Walk1.5%
  • Other1.4%
  • Work from home10.4%
Nearest Airports
  • Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
  • Decatur Airport
  • General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport
  • Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
  • University of Illinois Willard Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
145,446
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
4,954
Population with Bachelor's+
49,527

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

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°0in2in4in6in36°41°52°65°74°83°86°84°78°66°53°41°19°22°31°41°53°63°66°64°56°44°33°24°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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