Mahaska Health Partnership
1229 C Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
At a glance
Mahaska Health Partnership is a government-owned Critical Access Hospital located in Oskaloosa, Iowa, serving a small town community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community-focused setting may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking a close-knit workplace. International nurses may find the small-town atmosphere appealing, though there is currently a limited international population in the area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 11
- 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
Oskaloosa, 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
- Drive89.6%
- Walk4.3%
- Other0.4%
- Work from home5.6%
- Ottumwa Regional Airport
- Des Moines International Airport
- The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Kirksville Regional Airport
- Waterloo Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 14,716
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 245
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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