University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
At a glance
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics is a large government acute care facility located in Iowa City, a mid-size city known for its diverse international community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, including OPT and EB3 hires, which may indicate openness to global applicants. Its size and academic environment offer strong professional development opportunities for international nurses seeking a supportive and dynamic workplace.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 1,103
- RN Count
- 1,722
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Government
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
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).
Travel insights
- Drive14.7%
- Public transit6.8%
- Walk63.1%
- Other4%
- Work from home11.4%
- The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Quad City International Airport
- Ottumwa Regional Airport
- Dubuque Regional Airport
- Waterloo Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 105,962
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 13,366
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 52,803
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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