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Aurora Medical Center

975 Port Washington Road, Grafton, WI 53024

County:OzaukeeCBSA Area:Milwaukee-Waukesha, WIOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, Wisconsin, is a non-profit, acute care hospital 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 large size and urban setting suggest potential openness to a globally diverse workforce. The surrounding community includes a notable international population, which may provide a welcoming environment for nurses from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
62
RN Count
169
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
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).

Travel insights

Average commute:25 min
Drive
83%
  • Drive83%
  • Public transit0.7%
  • Walk1.3%
  • Other1.1%
  • Work from home13.9%
Nearest Airports
  • General Mitchell International Airport
  • Wittman Regional Airport
  • Dane County Regional Truax Field
  • Austin Straubel International Airport
  • Chicago Executive 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).

Pre-K–127th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed10th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50
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