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Elkhart General Hospital

600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514

County:ElkhartCBSA Area:Elkhart-Goshen, INOwnership:GovernmentType:Acute Care

At a glance

Elkhart General Hospital is a government-owned acute care facility located in Elkhart, Indiana, a mid-size city with a notable international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its setting in a diverse urban area suggests potential openness to global talent. The hospital’s size and community environment may offer international nurses a supportive and engaging workplace.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
297
RN Count
463
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
Licensure in Indiana

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
Yes
English Proficiency
Not Required
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

Specific educational and credential requirements

Elkhart-Goshen, IN overview

Financials

Median $81,450
$62,580
10th
$136,300
90th
Cost of Living Index
92.57(7.43 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $87,985 (-6% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:19.5 min
Drive
93.3%
  • Drive93.3%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walk2.3%
  • Other0.9%
  • Work from home3.3%
Nearest Airports
  • South Bend Regional Airport
  • Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport
  • Porter County Municipal Airport
  • Fort Wayne International Airport
  • Gary Chicago International Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
131,038
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
14,677
Population with Bachelor's+
26,254

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Indiana state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1211th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed25th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
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