Waverly Health Center
312 9th Street Sw, Waverly, IA 50677
At a glance
Waverly Health Center is a government-operated Critical Access hospital located in Waverly, Iowa, a mid-size city, which may offer a welcoming community setting for international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its location in a city with a notable international population suggests potential openness to diverse staff. The facility’s size and community focus could provide a supportive environment for nurses seeking professional growth and integration.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 77
- 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
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $79,194 (-18% 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
- Drive77.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk10.8%
- Other0.1%
- Work from home11.1%
- Waterloo Regional Airport
- Mason City Municipal Airport
- The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Rochester International Airport
- Fort Dodge Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 108,044
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 6,769
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 32,722
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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