Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
At a glance
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Mason City, Iowa, a small town setting that may appeal to those seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international applicants. The facility’s size and community focus could offer international nurses a supportive and engaging workplace.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 350
- RN Count
- 520
- 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
Mason City, IA overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive89.6%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walk2.5%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home5.9%
- Mason City Municipal Airport
- Waterloo Regional Airport
- Rochester International Airport
- Fort Dodge Regional Airport
- La Crosse Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 36,130
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 712
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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