Winnmed
901 Montgomery Street, Decorah, IA 52101
At a glance
Winnmed is a government-owned Critical Access hospital located in Decorah, Iowa, serving a smaller, community-oriented population. 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. International nurses considering Winnmed may find it a welcoming option, though they should be aware that the facility has not yet hired internationally.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 86
- 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
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Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive72.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walk14.8%
- Other0.3%
- Work from home11.5%
- La Crosse Municipal Airport
- Rochester International Airport
- Waterloo Regional Airport
- Waterloo Regional Airport
- Mason City Municipal Airport
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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