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Mercyone Primghar Medical Center

255 N Welch Avenue, Primghar, IA 51245

County:ObrienCBSA Area:Ownership:Non-ProfitType:Critical Access

At a glance

Mercyone Primghar Medical Center is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in rural Primghar, Iowa, serving a small community of under 10,000 residents. Its rural setting may appeal to international nurses seeking a close-knit environment and opportunities to make a meaningful impact in a smaller healthcare facility. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, it may be open to considering qualified candidates in the future.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
14
RN Count
12
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Iowa

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

overview

Financials

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:20.9 min
Drive
85.4%
  • Drive85.4%
  • Walk3%
  • Other1.5%
  • Work from home10.2%
Nearest Airports
  • Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport / Joe Foss Field
  • Fort Dodge Regional Airport
  • Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
  • Chan Gurney Municipal Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Iowa state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1227th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed11th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°0in1in2in3in4in5in27°32°46°61°72°82°85°82°76°62°45°31°9°14°26°37°49°60°64°62°53°40°27°15°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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