Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital
2900 W 16th St, Bedford, IN 47421
At a glance
Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access facility located in the small town of Bedford, Indiana, offering a close-knit community environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive, smaller-town setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and non-profit status suggest a focus on patient-centered care and opportunities for professional growth. The local international population is modest, which may provide a welcoming but less diverse experience for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 57
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- Yes
- English Proficiency
- Not Required
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational and credential requirements
Bedford, IN overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive89.5%
- Walk3%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home6.5%
- Indianapolis International Airport
- Bowman Field
- Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
- Godman Army Air Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 31,977
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 549
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Indiana 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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