Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital
605 Oak Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307
At a glance
Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in a small town in Michigan, offering a close-knit community environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive and manageable setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community focus suggest it could be a welcoming place for those new to the U.S. healthcare system. The local international population is modest, which may offer both unique integration opportunities and a quieter lifestyle.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 74
- RN Count
- 73
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- Yes
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
Specific educational requirements
Big Rapids, MI overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive83.1%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walk7.8%
- Other1.4%
- Work from home6.6%
- Muskegon County Airport
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- MBS International Airport
- Cherry Capital Airport
- Cherry Capital Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 26,586
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 482
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Michigan 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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