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Decatur County Hospital

1405 Nw Church Street, Leon, IA 50144

County:DecaturCBSA Area:Ownership:GovernmentType:Critical Access

At a glance

Decatur County Hospital is a government-owned Critical Access facility located in Leon, Iowa, serving a small, rural community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community-focused setting may offer a supportive environment for those seeking a close-knit workplace. International nurses interested in rural healthcare and personalized patient care may find this hospital a good fit.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
25
RN Count
19
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

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:28.5 min
Drive
89%
  • Drive89%
  • Walk0.6%
  • Work from home10.4%
Nearest Airports
  • Des Moines International Airport
  • Ottumwa Regional Airport
  • Kirksville Regional Airport
  • Rosecrans Memorial Airport
  • Kansas City 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).

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°0in2in4in6in33°38°50°63°72°81°86°84°76°64°50°38°13°16°27°37°48°59°63°61°50°39°28°18°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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