Ascension
1650 Moon Lake Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
At a glance
Ascension in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is a non-profit hospital located in a major metropolitan area and offers specialized psychiatric services, making it a potential fit for international nurses seeking experience in mental health care. The hospital serves a diverse community, including a significant international population, which may provide a supportive environment for nurses from abroad. While Ascension has not previously hired international nurses, its size and community setting suggest it may be open to considering international applicants.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 136
- RN Count
- 91
- 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
- Drive81.5%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walk1.8%
- Other1.7%
- Work from home13.2%
- Chicago Executive Airport
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Chicago Midway International Airport
- Gary Chicago International Airport
- Chicago Rockford 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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