Community First Medical Center
5645 W Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60634
At a glance
Community First Medical Center is a proprietary, acute care hospital located in Chicago, Illinois, within a major metropolitan area known for its diverse international population. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its urban setting and large community may offer a supportive environment for those seeking opportunities in a dynamic healthcare landscape. This facility could be a good fit for international nurses interested in working in a major U.S. city with access to a broad patient base and professional growth.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 299
- RN Count
- 172
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
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
- Drive78.5%
- Public transit7.6%
- Walk1.1%
- Other2.3%
- Work from home10.3%
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Chicago Midway International Airport
- Chicago Executive Airport
- Gary Chicago International 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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