North Chicago VA Medical Center
3001 Greenbay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064
At a glance
North Chicago VA Medical Center is a major acute care facility serving military and veteran populations in the North Chicago/Illinois area, located within a large metropolitan region. The hospital’s size and urban setting may offer diverse clinical experiences and exposure to a significant international community, which could be appealing for international nurses. While they have not yet hired international nurses, their scale and location suggest they may be open to considering international applicants in the future.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 100
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Military & Veterans
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
- Drive84.3%
- Public transit3.2%
- Walk2.5%
- Other1.5%
- Work from home8.5%
- Chicago Executive Airport
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Chicago Midway International Airport
- General Mitchell International Airport
- Gary Chicago 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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