Riverside Medical Center
350 N Wall St, Kankakee, IL 60901
At a glance
Riverside Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Kankakee, Illinois, a mid-size city that offers a supportive community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its setting and size may appeal to those seeking opportunities in a diverse, welcoming area. The presence of an international population in the community suggests potential for cultural integration and support.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 341
- RN Count
- 518
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- 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
Kankakee, IL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $90,037 (-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
- Drive87.8%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walk2%
- Other2.3%
- Work from home5.5%
- Greater Kankakee Airport
- Gary Chicago International Airport
- Chicago Midway International Airport
- Porter County Municipal Airport
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 71,934
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 4,731
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 14,617
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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