Regional Mental Health Center
8555 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410
At a glance
Regional Mental Health Center is a non-profit psychiatric facility located in Merrillville, Indiana, within a major metropolitan area, which may offer diverse clinical experiences and exposure to a large community. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and support. This environment could be appealing to international nurses seeking experience in a major metro area with a significant international population.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 16
- RN Count
- 6
- 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
- Drive86.5%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walk1.4%
- Other2.5%
- Work from home7.9%
- 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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