Ellinwood District Hospital
605 N Main Street, Ellinwood, KS 67526
At a glance
Ellinwood District Hospital is a government-run Critical Access facility located in a small town in Kansas, offering a close-knit community environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive and personal workplace. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and setting suggest it could be a welcoming option for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a rural healthcare setting. The presence of an international population in the area may also provide additional community support for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 24
- RN Count
- 9
- 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
User-friendly application process
Great Bend, KS overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive93.7%
- Walk0.4%
- Work from home5.8%
- Hutchinson Municipal Airport
- Russell Municipal Airport
- Hays Regional Airport
- Salina Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 17,360
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 915
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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