Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
At a glance
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is a large, non-profit acute care hospital located in Des Moines, Iowa, a sizable city with a notable international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential openness to diverse staff and opportunities for professional growth. The supportive community and resources available in a large city may appeal to international nurses seeking a welcoming environment.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 649
- RN Count
- 867
- 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
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $85,226 (-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 transit1.8%
- Walk2.1%
- Other3.2%
- Work from home10.3%
- Des Moines International Airport
- Ottumwa Regional Airport
- Fort Dodge Regional Airport
- Waterloo Regional Airport
- The Eastern Iowa Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 474,751
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 48,476
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 182,754
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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