Franciscan Health Munster
701 Superior Ave, Munster, IN 46321
At a glance
Franciscan Health Munster is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Munster, Indiana, within a major metropolitan area, making it an accessible option for nurses seeking an urban community setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff in the future. The surrounding area’s significant international population may also provide a welcoming environment for nurses from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 63
- RN Count
- 66
- 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
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
- Drive83.5%
- Public transit2.7%
- Walk1.1%
- Other1%
- Work from home11.6%
- Gary Chicago International Airport
- Chicago Midway International Airport
- Porter County Municipal Airport
- Chicago O'Hare 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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