VA Central Iowa Healthcare System
3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310
At a glance
VA Central Iowa Healthcare System, located in Des Moines—a large city—serves military and veteran populations and offers acute care services. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its urban setting and sizable international community suggest a welcoming environment for diverse staff. This healthcare system may be a good fit for international nurses seeking opportunities in a supportive, metropolitan area with a focus on serving veterans.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 386
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Military & Veterans
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
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
- Drive83.7%
- Public transit1%
- Walk0.5%
- Other0.6%
- Work from home14%
- Des Moines International Airport
- Fort Dodge Regional Airport
- Ottumwa Regional Airport
- Waterloo Regional Airport
- The Eastern Iowa 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).
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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