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St. Lukes Hospital of Kansas City

4401 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64111

County:JacksonCBSA Area:Kansas City, MO-KSOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care
Magnet® Recognized

At a glance

St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is a large non-profit acute care facility located in a major metropolitan area, offering a dynamic environment for nurses seeking diverse clinical experiences. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its setting in Kansas City—a city with a significant international population—suggests openness to a multicultural workforce. The hospital’s size and urban location may provide ample opportunities for professional growth and exposure to a wide range of patient needs.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
642
RN Count
1,012
Magnet Status
Yes
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Missouri

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

Median $82,630
$65,360
10th
$104,240
90th
Cost of Living Index
93.27(6.73 below national average)

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

Average commute:17.9 min
Drive
67.1%
  • Drive67.1%
  • Public transit1.3%
  • Walk4.8%
  • Other1%
  • Work from home25.3%
Nearest Airports
  • 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).

Pre-K–1232nd of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed30th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°0in2in4in6in40°45°57°67°76°86°90°89°80°68°55°44°22°26°36°46°57°67°72°70°61°49°36°27°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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