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Hawarden Regional Healthcare

1111 11Th Street, Hawarden, IA 51023

County:SiouxCBSA Area:Ownership:GovernmentType:Critical Access

At a glance

Hawarden Regional Healthcare is a government-operated Critical Access Hospital located in rural Hawarden, Iowa, serving a small community. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the hospital’s rural setting and smaller size may offer a supportive environment for nurses 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
16
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
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

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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

Average commute:17 min
Drive
86.8%
  • Drive86.8%
  • Walk0.5%
  • Other0.9%
  • Work from home11.7%
Nearest Airports
  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport / Joe Foss Field
  • Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
  • Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
  • Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
  • Karl Stefan Memorial 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°45°59°71°81°85°83°76°62°45°31°7°11°23°34°47°58°62°59°50°36°23°13°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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