Northwest Community Hospital 1
800 W Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
At a glance
Northwest Community Hospital 1 is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, within a major metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff and professional growth. The surrounding community includes a significant international population, which may offer a welcoming environment for nurses from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 563
- RN Count
- 631
- 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
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
- Drive74.3%
- Public transit3.7%
- Walk1.9%
- Other0.5%
- Work from home19.6%
- Chicago Executive Airport
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Chicago Midway International Airport
- Gary Chicago International Airport
- Chicago Rockford International 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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