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Story County Hospital

640 South 19th Street, Nevada, IA 50201

County:StoryCBSA Area:Ames, IAOwnership:GovernmentType:Critical Access

At a glance

Story County Hospital is a government-owned Critical Access facility located in Nevada, Iowa, serving a mid-size city community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its setting in a diverse area with a notable international population suggests potential openness to global applicants. The hospital’s size and community-focused environment may offer international nurses a supportive and accessible workplace.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
25
RN Count
30
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

Ames, IA overview

Financials

Median $72,920
$62,680
10th
$92,040
90th
Cost of Living Index
91.42(8.58 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $79,765 (-17% 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:19.8 min
Drive
89.5%
  • Drive89.5%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walk1.4%
  • Other0.2%
  • Work from home8.6%
Nearest Airports
  • Des Moines International Airport
  • Fort Dodge Regional Airport
  • Waterloo Regional Airport
  • Mason City Municipal Airport
  • Ottumwa Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
70,773
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
6,099
Population with Bachelor's+
32,204

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°0in2in4in6in27°31°45°59°70°80°83°81°75°62°46°32°10°14°26°37°49°60°63°61°52°39°27°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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