North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116
At a glance
North Kansas City Hospital is a government-owned acute care facility located in the major metro area of North Kansas City, Missouri, serving a diverse community with a significant international population. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and metropolitan setting suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and support. This environment may appeal to international nurses seeking a dynamic workplace in a large, urban healthcare system.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 451
- RN Count
- 606
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive 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
- Drive83%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walk0.6%
- Other1.4%
- Work from home14.2%
- Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
- Kansas City International Airport
- Rosecrans Memorial Airport
- Philip Billard Municipal Airport
- Topeka Regional 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
Missouri 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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