Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
1221 South Gear Avenue, West Burlington, IA 52655
At a glance
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center is a non-profit, 230-bed acute care facility located in West Burlington, a small town in Iowa. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses through the EB3 program, suggesting openness to international applicants. Its community setting and moderate size may offer a supportive environment for nurses seeking a balance between professional growth and small-town living.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 173
- RN Count
- 230
- 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
Burlington, IA-IL overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive88.2%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walk6.4%
- Other0.2%
- Work from home2.2%
- Quad City International Airport
- Quincy Regional Baldwin Field
- Ottumwa Regional Airport
- The Eastern Iowa Airport
- General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 31,924
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 690
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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