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Mental Health Institute

2277 Iowa Avenue, Independence, IA 50644

County:BuchananCBSA Area:Ownership:GovernmentType:Psychiatric

At a glance

Mental Health Institute in Independence, Iowa, is a government-run psychiatric facility that serves a regional community, offering a focused environment for nurses interested in mental health care. While there is no record of international nurse hires to date, the institute’s public sector status and community setting suggest it may be open to diverse applicants. This could be a good fit for international nurses seeking experience in a specialized psychiatric setting within a supportive, smaller-town atmosphere.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Psychiatric
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
130
RN Count
27
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
Licensure in Iowa

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

Average commute:22.7 min
Drive
90.3%
  • Drive90.3%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walk2.8%
  • Work from home6%
Nearest Airports
  • Waterloo Regional Airport
  • The Eastern Iowa Airport
  • Dubuque Regional Airport
  • Mason City Municipal Airport
  • Ottumwa Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Iowa state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1227th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed11th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

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Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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