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Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

201 Eighth Avenue Se, Oelwein, IA 50662

County:FayetteCBSA Area:Ownership:Non-ProfitType:Critical Access
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At a glance

MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in Oelwein, Iowa, serving a smaller, community-oriented setting. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, it appears open to considering international applicants in the future. Its size and community focus may appeal to nurses seeking a supportive environment with opportunities for close patient interaction.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
25
RN Count
12
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:21.6 min
Drive
88.4%
  • Drive88.4%
  • Walk3.7%
  • Work from home7%
Nearest Airports
  • Waterloo Regional Airport
  • The Eastern Iowa Airport
  • Dubuque Regional Airport
  • Mason City Municipal Airport
  • Rochester International 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

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°71°81°83°81°76°63°46°33°9°12°24°37°49°60°63°61°52°40°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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