Iowa City VA Medical Center

601 Highway 6 West, Iowa City, IA 52246

County:JohnsonCBSA Area:Iowa City, IAOwnership:Military & VeteransType:Acute Care

At a glance

Iowa City VA Medical Center is an acute care facility serving military and veteran populations in Iowa City, a mid-size city with a notable international community. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its setting in a diverse, university-oriented city may offer a welcoming environment for newcomers. The hospital’s focus on veterans’ care provides unique professional experiences for nurses interested in serving those who have served.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 475
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Military & Veterans

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

Iowa City, IA overview

Financials

Median $82,920

$67,830

10th

$102,430

90th

Cost of Living Index

91.83(8.17 below national average)

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).