Kossuth Regional Health Center
1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA 50511
At a glance
Kossuth Regional Health Center is a government-operated Critical Access Hospital located in Algona, Iowa, serving a smaller, community-oriented area. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the hospital’s size and rural setting may offer a supportive environment for nurses seeking close-knit teams and broad clinical experience. This facility could be a good fit for international nurses interested in working in a smaller U.S. community with opportunities for professional growth.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 36
- 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
overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive91.3%
- Walk3.4%
- Other0.8%
- Work from home4.2%
- Fort Dodge Regional Airport
- Mason City Municipal Airport
- Waterloo Regional Airport
- Rochester International Airport
- Des Moines International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Iowa state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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