Regional Health Services of Howard County
235 8th Avenue West, Cresco, IA 52136
At a glance
Regional Health Services of Howard County is a government-operated Critical Access Hospital located in Cresco, Iowa, serving a small, rural community. While they have not yet hired international nurses, their size and community-focused setting may offer a supportive environment for those seeking a close-knit workplace. This facility could be a good fit for international nurses interested in rural healthcare and a collaborative team atmosphere.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 29
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
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
- Drive83.8%
- Walk2.3%
- Other1.4%
- Work from home12.1%
- Rochester International Airport
- La Crosse Municipal Airport
- Waterloo Regional Airport
- Mason City Municipal Airport
- Mason City Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Iowa state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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