Ascension
800 Biesterfield Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
At a glance
Ascension is a non-profit acute care facility located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, within a major metropolitan area, which may offer diverse experiences and resources for nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and community engagement. International nurses may find the metropolitan environment appealing, especially given the significant international population in the area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 483
- RN Count
- 745
- 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
- Drive81.6%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walk0.5%
- Other1.8%
- Work from home13.5%
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Chicago Executive 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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