Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital
1100 S 10th Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
At a glance
Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access facility located in Rock Rapids, Iowa, serving a rural community of 1–10k residents. The hospital has not yet hired international nurses, but as a smaller rural institution, it may offer a close-knit work environment and opportunities for professional growth. Its community-focused setting could appeal to nurses seeking meaningful patient relationships and a supportive team atmosphere.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 10
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
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
- Drive85.2%
- Walk4.8%
- Other0.5%
- Work from home8.9%
- Sioux Falls Regional Airport / Joe Foss Field
- Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
- Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
- Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
- Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Iowa state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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