Avera Holy Family Hospital
826 North 8th Street, Estherville, IA 51334
At a glance
Avera Holy Family Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access facility located in the small town of Estherville, Iowa, serving a close-knit community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community-focused environment may offer a supportive setting for those seeking a more personal work experience. The presence of a small international population in the area suggests some diversity, which could be appealing to international candidates.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 44
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
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
Spirit Lake, IA overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive81.4%
- Walk6.9%
- Other2.3%
- Work from home8.6%
- Fort Dodge Regional Airport
- Mason City Municipal Airport
- Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
- Sioux Falls Regional Airport / Joe Foss Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 13,171
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 301
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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