Van Diest Medical Center
2350 Hospital Drive, Webster City, IA 50595
At a glance
Van Diest Medical Center is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in Webster City, Iowa, a small town setting that may appeal to nurses seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community focus suggest it could be a welcoming place for those looking to make a meaningful impact. The presence of an international population in the area may also provide additional support and cultural connection for international nurses.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 36
- 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
Fort Dodge, 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
- Drive92.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walk2.4%
- Work from home4.7%
- Fort Dodge Regional Airport
- Mason City Municipal Airport
- Des Moines International Airport
- Waterloo Regional Airport
- The Eastern Iowa Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 25,086
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 755
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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