Palo Alto County Hospital
3201 1st Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
At a glance
Palo Alto County Hospital is a government-owned Critical Access facility located in Emmetsburg, Iowa, serving a small, close-knit community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and rural setting may offer a supportive environment for those seeking a more personalized work experience. This setting could appeal to international nurses interested in community-focused care and opportunities for professional growth in a smaller hospital.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 28
- 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
- Drive83.2%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walk5.8%
- Other1.4%
- Work from home7.3%
- Fort Dodge Regional Airport
- Mason City Municipal Airport
- Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
- Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
- Sioux Falls Regional Airport / Joe Foss Field
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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