Franciscan Health Indianapolis
8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237
At a glance
Franciscan Health Indianapolis is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in a major metropolitan area, offering a dynamic environment for nurses seeking diverse clinical experiences. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses through the EB3 and OPT programs, indicating openness to global talent. Its large size and urban setting may provide strong professional development opportunities and exposure to a multicultural patient population.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 423
- RN Count
- 935
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
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
- Drive87.1%
- Walk0.3%
- Other0.6%
- Work from home11.9%
- Indianapolis International Airport
- Delaware County Johnson Field
- Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field
- Purdue University Airport
- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International 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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