St. Lukes Hospital
1026 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
At a glance
St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a non-profit, acute care facility located in a mid-size city, offering a supportive environment for nurses seeking a community-focused workplace. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international applicants. The presence of a notable international population in the area may also provide a welcoming community for nurses from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 532
- RN Count
- 690
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- 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
Cedar Rapids, IA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $85,105 (-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
- Drive82.2%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walk3%
- Other1%
- Work from home12.8%
- The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Waterloo Regional Airport
- Dubuque Regional Airport
- Quad City International Airport
- Ottumwa Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 188,714
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 9,873
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 61,450
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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