UChicago Medicine Northwest Indiana
10855 Virginia Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
At a glance
UChicago Medicine Northwest Indiana is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Crown Point, Indiana, within a major metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large metro setting and diverse community may offer a welcoming environment for international applicants. The facility’s size and non-profit status suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and community-focused care.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 8
- RN Count
- 17
- 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
- Drive88.6%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walk0.6%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home9.2%
- Gary Chicago International Airport
- Porter County Municipal Airport
- Chicago Midway International Airport
- Greater Kankakee Airport
- Chicago O'Hare International 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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