University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down
500 E Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
At a glance
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Iowa City, a mid-size city known for its vibrant academic and international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its setting in a city with a significant international population may offer a welcoming environment for newcomers. The facility’s size and community resources could provide a supportive atmosphere for international nurses seeking professional growth and integration.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 234
- RN Count
- 239
- 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
Iowa City, IA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $90,297 (-4% 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
- Drive58.2%
- Public transit8.3%
- Walk13.5%
- Other1%
- Work from home15.5%
- The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Quad City International Airport
- Ottumwa Regional Airport
- Dubuque Regional Airport
- Waterloo Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 105,962
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 13,366
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 52,803
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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