CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
800 Mercy Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
At a glance
CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, within a large city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban location suggest potential opportunities for diverse experiences and professional growth. The surrounding community includes a notable international population, which may offer a welcoming environment for nurses from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 194
- 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
Detailed but manageable process
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive86.9%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walk2%
- Other1.1%
- Work from home9.2%
- Eppley Airfield
- Offutt Air Force Base
- Lincoln Airport
- Columbus Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 636,201
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 59,431
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Iowa 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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