Northwest Health - Porter
85 East US HWY 6, Valparaiso, IN 46383
At a glance
Northwest Health - Porter is a proprietary acute care hospital located in Valparaiso, Indiana, within a major metropolitan area, which may offer diverse experiences and resources for international nurses. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the hospital’s size and metro setting suggest potential openness to international applicants. Its community environment and access to a large international population could provide a supportive atmosphere for nurses from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 301
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
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
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
- Drive87.4%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walk2.3%
- Other0.7%
- Work from home8.8%
- Porter County Municipal Airport
- Gary Chicago International Airport
- South Bend Regional Airport
- Chicago Midway International Airport
- Greater Kankakee 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
Indiana 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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