Great Plains Health
601 West Leota St, North Platte, NE 69101
At a glance
Great Plains Health is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in North Platte, Nebraska, serving a small town community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, it appears open to considering international candidates in the future. Its community-focused setting and moderate size may offer a supportive environment for nurses seeking a close-knit workplace.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 116
- RN Count
- 144
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Detailed but manageable process
North Platte, NE overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive91.4%
- Public transit1%
- Walk2.7%
- Other0.7%
- Work from home3.3%
- North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
- McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport
- Sidney Municipal-Lloyd W Carr Field
- Sidney Municipal-Lloyd W Carr Field
- Miller Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 24,779
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 727
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Nebraska 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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