CHI Health St. Francis
2620 West Faidley Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803
At a glance
CHI Health St. Francis is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Grand Island, Nebraska, a mid-size city that offers a welcoming community setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, it appears open to considering international applicants. Its size and location may appeal to nurses seeking a supportive environment in a diverse, growing community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 130
- RN Count
- 184
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Detailed but manageable process
Grand Island, NE overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $91,609 (-2% 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
- Drive93.6%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walk0.9%
- Other1.4%
- Work from home3.8%
- Central Nebraska Regional Airport
- Columbus Municipal Airport
- Lincoln Airport
- Lincoln Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 50,130
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 7,744
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 10,507
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Nebraska 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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