Wichita VA Medical Center
5500 E. Kellog, Wichita, KS 67218
At a glance
Wichita VA Medical Center is a large acute care facility located in Wichita, Kansas, a major city with a notable international community. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff and professional growth. The hospital primarily serves military veterans, offering a unique environment for nurses interested in specialized patient care.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 221
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Military & Veterans
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
Wichita, KS overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $82,464 (-14% 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
- Drive88.1%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walk1.2%
- Other1.7%
- Work from home7.1%
- McConnell Air Force Base
- Wichita Eisenhower National Airport
- Hutchinson Municipal Airport
- Ponca City Regional Airport
- Salina Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 423,433
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 41,481
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 133,094
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Kansas 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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