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Elgin Mental Health Center

750 S State St, Elgin, IL 60123

County:KaneCBSA Area:Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WIOwnership:GovernmentType:Psychiatric

At a glance

Elgin Mental Health Center is a government-operated psychiatric facility located in Elgin, Illinois, within a major metropolitan area, which may offer diverse clinical experiences and access to a large community. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and exposure to a varied patient population. International nurses may find the environment supportive for learning and adapting to U.S. healthcare practices, even though there is no documented history of international hiring to date.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Psychiatric
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
582
RN Count
9
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
Licensure in Illinois

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

Average commute:27.5 min
Drive
83.6%
  • Drive83.6%
  • Public transit1.5%
  • Walk1.1%
  • Other2.1%
  • Work from home11.1%
Nearest Airports
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport
  • Chicago Executive Airport
  • Chicago Midway International Airport
  • Chicago Rockford International Airport
  • Gary Chicago 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).

Pre-K–124th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed37th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

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Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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