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Mercyone Newton Medical Center

204 N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208

County:JasperCBSA Area:Des Moines-West Des Moines, IAOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Mercyone Newton Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Newton, Iowa, within a large city category, which may offer a diverse community setting for international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international recruitment. The size and non-profit status may provide a supportive environment for professional growth and integration into the local community.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
68
RN Count
53
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Iowa

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

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA overview

Financials

Median $78,970
$64,340
10th
$98,110
90th
Cost of Living Index
92.66(7.34 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $85,226 (-10% 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:21.7 min
Drive
86.1%
  • Drive86.1%
  • Walk3.4%
  • Other1.6%
  • Work from home8.9%
Nearest Airports
  • Des Moines International Airport
  • Ottumwa Regional Airport
  • Waterloo Regional Airport
  • The Eastern Iowa Airport
  • Fort Dodge Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
474,751
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
48,476
Population with Bachelor's+
182,754

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Iowa state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1227th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed11th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°0in2in4in6in28°33°46°60°71°81°85°83°76°63°47°34°10°14°26°37°50°60°64°61°52°40°27°17°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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