Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
1525 West 5th Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588
At a glance
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center is a government Critical Access hospital located in Storm Lake, Iowa, a small town setting that may appeal to those seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, the presence of a notable international population in the area suggests a welcoming and diverse community. This facility could be a good fit for international nurses interested in rural healthcare and community-focused practice.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 35
- RN Count
- 82
- 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
Storm 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
- Drive85.2%
- Walk8.1%
- Other0.1%
- Work from home6.2%
- Fort Dodge Regional Airport
- Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
- Mason City Municipal Airport
- Eppley Airfield
- Sioux Falls Regional Airport / Joe Foss Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 13,055
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 3,654
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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