Buchanan County Health Center
1600 First St East, Independence, IA 50644
At a glance
Buchanan County Health Center is a government-operated Critical Access hospital located in Independence, Iowa, serving a smaller, community-oriented population. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the hospital’s size and rural setting may offer a supportive environment for nurses seeking close-knit teams and broad clinical experience. International nurses may find this facility a good fit if they value community engagement and opportunities for professional growth in a rural healthcare setting.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 32
- 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
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Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive90.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walk2.8%
- Work from home6%
- Waterloo Regional Airport
- The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Dubuque Regional Airport
- Mason City Municipal Airport
- Ottumwa Regional 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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