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Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital

1100 S 10th Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246

County:LyonCBSA Area:Ownership:Non-ProfitType:Critical Access

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
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:11.8 min
Drive
85.2%
  • Drive85.2%
  • Walk4.8%
  • Other0.5%
  • Work from home8.9%
Nearest Airports
  • 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).

Pre-K–1227th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed11th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50
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