UnityPoint Health - Meriter
202 S Park St, Madison, WI 53715
At a glance
UnityPoint Health - Meriter is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Madison, Wisconsin, a large city with a notable international community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses through the EB3 visa program, indicating openness to global talent. Its size and urban setting may offer diverse clinical experiences and support for professional growth, making it a promising option for international nurses.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 448
- RN Count
- 639
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational requirements
Madison, WI overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $93,939 (0% 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
- Drive45.8%
- Public transit5.7%
- Walk27.3%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home16%
- Dane County Regional Truax Field
- Chicago Rockford International Airport
- Volk Field
- General Mitchell International Airport
- Wittman Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 456,012
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 39,438
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 221,938
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Wisconsin 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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