OSF Saint Clare Medical Center
530 Park Avenue East, Princeton, IL 61356
At a glance
OSF Saint Clare Medical Center is a government-designated Critical Access Hospital located in Princeton, Illinois, a mid-size city, which may offer a welcoming community environment for international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests potential openness to international applicants. The setting provides a balance between a supportive, smaller hospital atmosphere and access to a diverse population, making it a promising option for those seeking a community-focused workplace.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 45
- 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
Ottawa, IL overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive86.4%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walk3.5%
- Other1.5%
- Work from home6.1%
- General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport
- Quad City International Airport
- Chicago Rockford International Airport
- Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
- Greater Kankakee Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 105,300
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 4,488
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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