Memorial Hospital
1900 State St, Chester, IL 62233
At a glance
Memorial Hospital is a government-owned Critical Access facility located in Chester, 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 teams and broad clinical experience. This could be a good fit for international nurses interested in working in a community-focused hospital that is likely open to international applicants.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 61
- RN Count
- 19
- 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
- Drive92.9%
- Walk2.4%
- Other0.3%
- Work from home2.9%
- Southern Illinois Airport
- Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport
- St Louis Lambert International Airport
- Barkley 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.
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