Iu Health West Hospital
1111 N Ronald Reagan Pkwy, Avon, IN 46123
At a glance
IU Health West Hospital is a proprietary acute care facility located in Avon, Indiana, within a major metropolitan area, offering a dynamic environment for nurses seeking diverse clinical experiences. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large size and metro setting suggest potential openness to international applicants. The surrounding community includes a notable international population, which may provide a supportive environment for nurses from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 127
- RN Count
- 269
- 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
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $85,971 (-9% 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
- Drive83.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk1.1%
- Other0.2%
- Work from home15.2%
- Indianapolis International Airport
- Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field
- Purdue University Airport
- Delaware County Johnson Field
- University of Illinois Willard Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,407,934
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 131,724
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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