South Shore Hospital
8012 South Crandon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
At a glance
South Shore Hospital is a non-profit acute care facility located in the major metropolitan area of Chicago, Illinois, offering a dynamic environment for nurses seeking experience in a diverse urban setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its location in a city with a significant international population suggests potential openness to global talent. The hospital’s community-focused mission and metropolitan setting may appeal to international nurses looking for professional growth and cultural diversity.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 137
- RN Count
- 68
- 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
- Drive70.7%
- Public transit14.7%
- Walk1.9%
- Other1.9%
- Work from home10.6%
- Gary Chicago International Airport
- Chicago Midway International Airport
- Chicago O'Hare 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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