Elgin Mental Health Center
750 S State St, Elgin, IL 60123
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
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
- Drive83.6%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walk1.1%
- Other2.1%
- Work from home11.1%
- 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).
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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