Spencer Municipal Hospital
1200 1st Avenue East, Spencer, IA 51301
At a glance
Spencer Municipal Hospital is a government-owned acute care facility located in Spencer, Iowa, a small town with a population between 10,000 and 49,000. The hospital has not yet hired international nurses, but its community setting and manageable size may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking a supportive workplace. International nurses may find the small-town atmosphere appealing, with opportunities to integrate into a close-knit community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 93
- RN Count
- 109
- Magnet Status
- No
- 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
Spencer, 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
- Drive87.3%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walk4.6%
- Work from home6.4%
- Fort Dodge Regional Airport
- Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
- Sioux Falls Regional Airport / Joe Foss Field
- Mason City Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 11,256
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 128
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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