West Allis Memorial Hospital
8901 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI 53227
At a glance
West Allis Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in the major metropolitan area of West Allis, Wisconsin. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff and professional growth. The surrounding community includes a significant international population, which may offer a welcoming environment for nurses from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 149
- RN Count
- 585
- 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
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI overview
Financials
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).
Travel insights
- Drive86.1%
- Public transit3.4%
- Walk1.1%
- Other0.7%
- Work from home8.6%
- General Mitchell International Airport
- Chicago Executive Airport
- Dane County Regional Truax Field
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Wittman Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,072,302
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 100,921
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 407,211
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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