Sanford Sheldon Medical Center
118 North 7th Avenue, Sheldon, IA 51201
At a glance
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in Sheldon, Iowa, serving a smaller, community-oriented setting. The facility has a history of international nurse recruitment, with 11 EB3 hires, which may indicate openness to supporting international staff. Its size and community focus could offer a welcoming environment and opportunities for close-knit professional relationships.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 26
- 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
overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive92.6%
- Walk1.4%
- Other0.4%
- Work from home5.6%
- Sioux Falls Regional Airport / Joe Foss Field
- Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
- Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
- Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
- Fort Dodge Regional 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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