VA Eastern Kansas Healthcare System

2200 Sw Gage Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66622

County:ShawneeCBSA Area:Topeka, KSOwnership:Military & VeteransType:Acute Care

At a glance

VA Eastern Kansas Healthcare System, located in Topeka, serves a mid-size city and provides acute care services primarily for military and veteran populations. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its community setting and focus on comprehensive care may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking to work in a supportive, mission-driven organization. The presence of a notable international community in the area could also help international nurses feel more at home.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 993
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Military & Veterans

Licensure in Kansas

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted: CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam: No
English Proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS
Fingerprinting: Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact: Yes

User-friendly application process

Topeka, KS overview

Financials

Median $78,870

$61,880

10th

$102,460

90th

Cost of Living Index

85.89(14.11 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $91,830 (-2% 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).