Larabida Children's Hospital I
E 65th St At Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL 60649
At a glance
Larabida Children's Hospital I is a non-profit pediatric facility located in Chicago, Illinois, a major metropolitan area known for its diverse international community. The hospital has not yet hired international nurses, but its urban setting and large, multicultural population suggest potential openness to international applicants. Nurses seeking a dynamic environment with opportunities to serve a varied patient base may find this hospital a promising option.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Children's
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 77
- RN Count
- 58
- 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
- Drive58.2%
- Public transit26.9%
- Walk1.8%
- Other2.8%
- Work from home10.3%
- Chicago Midway International Airport
- Gary Chicago International Airport
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Chicago Executive Airport
- Porter County Municipal 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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