Kearney Regional Medical Center
804 22nd Avenue, Kearney, NE 68845
At a glance
Kearney Regional Medical Center is a proprietary acute care hospital located in Kearney, Nebraska, a small town setting that may appeal to those seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest it could be a welcoming option for those looking for a supportive workplace in a smaller city. The presence of an international population in the area may also help international nurses feel more at home.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 44
- RN Count
- 34
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
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
Kearney, 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
- Drive92.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk2%
- Other1%
- Work from home4.3%
- Central Nebraska Regional Airport
- McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport
- North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
- North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 35,484
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 1,913
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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