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Washington County Hospital And Clinics

400 East Polk Street, Washington, IA 52353

County:WashingtonCBSA Area:Iowa City, IAOwnership:GovernmentType:Critical Access

At a glance

Washington County Hospital and Clinics is a government-operated Critical Access facility located in Washington, Iowa, a mid-size city, offering a supportive community setting for healthcare professionals. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest it may be open to welcoming diverse staff in the future. The area’s international population indicates a growing multicultural community, which could provide a welcoming environment for international nurses.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
25
RN Count
41
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

Iowa City, IA overview

Financials

Median $82,920
$67,830
10th
$102,430
90th
Cost of Living Index
91.83(8.17 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $90,297 (-4% 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:19.1 min
Drive
86.2%
  • Drive86.2%
  • Public transit1.9%
  • Walk2.1%
  • Other1.5%
  • Work from home8.2%
Nearest Airports
  • Ottumwa Regional Airport
  • The Eastern Iowa Airport
  • Quad City International Airport
  • Dubuque Regional Airport
  • Waterloo Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
105,962
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
13,366
Population with Bachelor's+
52,803

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°0in2in4in6in30°35°48°62°72°81°85°83°77°64°49°36°12°15°27°38°50°60°63°61°51°40°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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