Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion
1316 South Main Street, Clarion, IA 50525
At a glance
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion is a government-run Critical Access Hospital located in a rural community in Clarion, Iowa, serving a population between 1,000 and 10,000. The hospital has not yet hired international nurses, but its rural setting and smaller size may offer a supportive environment for those seeking close-knit community experiences. This facility could be a good fit for international nurses interested in rural healthcare and personalized patient care.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 81
- 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
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Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive88.5%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walk2.6%
- Other1%
- Work from home7%
- Fort Dodge Regional Airport
- Mason City Municipal Airport
- Waterloo Regional Airport
- Des Moines International Airport
- Rochester International Airport
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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