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Adair Acute Care at Osawatomie State Hospital

500 State Hospital Drive, Osawatomie, KS 66064

County:MiamiCBSA Area:Kansas City, MO-KSOwnership:GovernmentType:Psychiatric

At a glance

Adair Acute Care at Osawatomie State Hospital is a government-run psychiatric facility located in Osawatomie, Kansas, serving a community setting rather than a major metropolitan area. While there is no record of international nurse hires to date, the hospital’s public sector status and focus on psychiatric care may offer a supportive environment for nurses seeking specialized experience. International nurses interested in mental health and community-based care may find this setting appealing, though opportunities for international recruitment have not yet been established.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Psychiatric
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
60
RN Count
28
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
Licensure in Kansas

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

Kansas City, MO-KS overview

Financials

Median $82,630
$65,360
10th
$104,240
90th
Cost of Living Index
93.27(6.73 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $88,596 (-6% 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

Average commute:30.1 min
Drive
85.5%
  • Drive85.5%
  • Walk0.3%
  • Work from home14.2%
Nearest Airports
  • Topeka Regional Airport
  • Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
  • Philip Billard Municipal Airport
  • Kansas City International Airport
  • Rosecrans Memorial Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
1,486,210
Major Metro (1M+)
International Population
126,001
Population with Bachelor's+
572,829

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

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

Pre-K–1223rd of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed12th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50
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