Children's Mercy South
5808 W 110th Street, Overland Park, KS 66211
At a glance
Children's Mercy South is a non-profit pediatric hospital located in Overland Park, Kansas, part of a major metropolitan area, which may offer a diverse and dynamic community setting for international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and focus on children's health suggest opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. The surrounding area includes a notable international population, which could provide a supportive environment for those relocating from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Children's
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 34
- RN Count
- 31
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
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
Kansas City, MO-KS overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $88,596 (-6% 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
- Drive78.4%
- Walk0.5%
- Work from home21.1%
- Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
- Kansas City International Airport
- Philip Billard Municipal Airport
- Topeka Regional Airport
- Rosecrans Memorial Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,486,210
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 126,001
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 572,829
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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