Ottumwa Regional Health Center
1001 E Pennsylvania, Ottumwa, IA 52501
At a glance
Ottumwa Regional Health Center is a proprietary acute care hospital located in a small town setting in Ottumwa, Iowa, which may appeal to nurses 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 location offer a supportive atmosphere for those looking to gain experience in a smaller, community-focused healthcare setting.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 235
- RN Count
- 133
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
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
Oskaloosa, 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
- Drive92.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walk1.3%
- Other1.9%
- Work from home4.1%
- Ottumwa Regional Airport
- Kirksville Regional Airport
- The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Des Moines International Airport
- Quincy Regional Baldwin Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 14,716
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 245
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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