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Greene County Medical Center

1000 West Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129

County:GreeneCBSA Area:Des Moines-West Des Moines, IAOwnership:GovernmentType:Critical Access

At a glance

Greene County Medical Center is a government-operated Critical Access Hospital located in Jefferson, Iowa, serving a community in a large city category. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community-focused setting may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking a supportive workplace. The hospital’s location and structure suggest it could be a good fit for international nurses interested in a smaller, community-oriented healthcare setting.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
25
RN Count
19
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

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA overview

Financials

Median $78,970
$64,340
10th
$98,110
90th
Cost of Living Index
92.66(7.34 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $85,226 (-10% 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:22.8 min
Drive
88%
  • Drive88%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walk2.7%
  • Other0.7%
  • Work from home8%
Nearest Airports
  • Fort Dodge Regional Airport
  • Des Moines International Airport
  • Eppley Airfield
  • Mason City Municipal Airport
  • Offutt Air Force Base

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
474,751
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
48,476
Population with Bachelor's+
182,754

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°0in2in4in6in28°33°46°60°71°81°83°81°76°63°46°33°9°13°25°36°49°59°63°60°51°39°26°16°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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