Merrick Medical Center
1715 26th St, Central City, NE 68826
At a glance
Merrick Medical Center is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in Central City, Nebraska, a mid-size city setting. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its community-focused environment and manageable size may offer a welcoming atmosphere for those seeking a supportive workplace. The international population in the area is modest, which could provide a comfortable transition for nurses new to the U.S.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 6
- RN Count
- 11
- 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
Grand Island, NE overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $91,609 (-2% 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
- Drive91.8%
- Walk4.8%
- Work from home3.4%
- Central Nebraska Regional Airport
- Columbus Municipal Airport
- Karl Stefan Memorial Airport
- Karl Stefan Memorial Airport
- Lincoln Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 50,130
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 7,744
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 10,507
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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