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Veterans Memorial Hospital

40 1st Street Se, Waukon, IA 52172

County:AllamakeeCBSA Area:Ownership:GovernmentType:Critical Access

At a glance

Veterans Memorial Hospital is a government-owned Critical Access facility located in Waukon, Iowa, serving a rural community of 1–10k residents. Its smaller size and rural setting may offer international nurses a close-knit work environment and opportunities for broad clinical experience. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, it is likely open to considering qualified candidates.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
25
RN Count
45
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

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:18.5 min
Drive
85.3%
  • Drive85.3%
  • Walk5.1%
  • Other1.2%
  • Work from home8.4%
Nearest Airports
  • La Crosse Municipal Airport
  • Rochester International Airport
  • Waterloo Regional Airport
  • Waterloo Regional Airport
  • Dubuque Regional 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°0in2in4in6in24°29°42°56°68°77°81°79°72°59°43°29°8°12°23°34°46°58°62°59°51°39°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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