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Grundy County Memorial Hospital

201 East J Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638

County:GrundyCBSA Area:Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IAOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Critical Access

At a glance

Grundy County Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access facility located in Grundy Center, Iowa, a mid-size city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, it appears open to considering international applicants. Its community-focused environment and manageable size may offer a supportive atmosphere for nurses seeking a welcoming workplace in the U.S.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
25
RN Count
30
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

Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA overview

Financials

Median $69,680
$59,340
10th
$88,540
90th
Cost of Living Index
87.99(12.01 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $79,194 (-18% 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

Average commute:22.4 min
Drive
89.2%
  • Drive89.2%
  • Walk1.5%
  • Work from home8.8%
Nearest Airports
  • Waterloo Regional Airport
  • Mason City Municipal Airport
  • The Eastern Iowa Airport
  • Des Moines International Airport
  • Fort Dodge Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
108,044
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
6,769
Population with Bachelor's+
32,722

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°0in2in4in6in26°31°44°59°70°80°83°81°75°62°45°32°9°13°24°36°48°60°62°60°51°38°26°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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