Wesley Medical Center
550 N Hillside Street, Wichita, KS 67214
At a glance
Wesley Medical Center is a large, proprietary acute care hospital located in Wichita, Kansas, a sizable city with a notable international community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, particularly through the EB3 visa program, which may indicate openness to global talent. Its urban setting and established support for international staff make it a potentially strong fit for nurses seeking diverse professional opportunities in a large metropolitan area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 859
- RN Count
- 881
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
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
- Drive89.5%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walk2.2%
- Other2.2%
- Work from home3.9%
- 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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