Irwin ACH (Fort Riley)
650 Huebner Rd., Fort Riley, KS 66442
At a glance
Irwin Army Community Hospital at Fort Riley is an acute care facility serving military members and veterans in a mid-size city setting in Kansas. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its location within a diverse military community may offer a welcoming environment for those from abroad. The hospital’s focus on serving a unique patient population could provide valuable experience for international nurses interested in military healthcare.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 200
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Military & Veterans
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
User-friendly application process
Manhattan, KS overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $85,943 (-9% vs US median).
100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive51.1%
- Walk43.3%
- Other1.2%
- Work from home4.3%
- Marshall Army Air Field
- Manhattan Regional Airport
- Salina Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 71,738
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 6,307
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 27,996
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Kansas 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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