Milwaukee VA Medical Center

5000 W. National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53295

County:MilwaukeeCBSA Area:Milwaukee-Waukesha, WIOwnership:Military & VeteransType:Acute Care

At a glance

Milwaukee VA Medical Center is a major acute care facility serving military and veteran populations in the large metropolitan area of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The hospital is situated in a diverse urban community with a significant international population, which may offer a welcoming environment for international nurses. While they have not yet hired international nurses, their size and setting suggest they may be open to considering qualified candidates in the future.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 902
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Military & Veterans

Licensure in Wisconsin

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted: CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam: No
English Proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS
Fingerprinting: Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact: Yes

Specific educational requirements

Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI overview

Financials

Median $83,990

$73,170

10th

$107,600

90th

Cost of Living Index

95.54(4.46 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $87,915 (-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).