Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
9000 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226
At a glance
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin is a large, non-profit pediatric hospital located in Milwaukee, a major metropolitan area, offering a dynamic environment for nurses seeking experience in a diverse urban setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community focus suggest it may be open to candidates from abroad. The presence of a significant international population in the area could provide additional support and cultural connection for international nurses considering relocation.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Children's
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 296
- RN Count
- 1,209
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- 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
- Drive77.4%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walk4.3%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home16.6%
- General Mitchell International Airport
- Chicago Executive Airport
- Dane County Regional Truax Field
- Wittman Regional Airport
- Chicago O'Hare International 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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