Franklin Hospital
201 Bailey Lane, Benton, IL 62812
At a glance
Franklin Hospital is a government-owned Critical Access facility located in Benton, Illinois, serving a smaller, community-oriented population. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the hospital’s size and rural setting may offer a supportive environment for nurses seeking close-knit teamwork and broad clinical experience. This could be a good fit for international nurses interested in working in a smaller, community-focused hospital in the Midwest.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 16
- RN Count
- 26
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
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
overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive89%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walk0.5%
- Other1%
- Work from home8.1%
- Southern Illinois Airport
- Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport
- Barkley Regional Airport
- Evansville Regional Airport
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.
Sign up to see hiring history and community
International-nurse sponsorship data, Global Workforce Badge, and community discussion — all free with a NursingUSA account.
It's free. We'll never sell your data or share it with recruiters without your permission.
Don't know where to begin?
Start with our country-by-country guide to becoming a US-licensed nurse.
Become a US Nurse →Want to learn more?
Browse our resource library — visa pathways, NCLEX prep, credential evaluation.
Browse resources →Are you from Franklin Hospital? Claim this hospital →