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Avera Creighton Hospital

P O Box 186, 1503 Main St, Creighton, NE 68729

County:KnoxCBSA Area:Norfolk, NEOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Critical Access

At a glance

Avera Creighton Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access facility located in Creighton, Nebraska, a small town setting that may appeal to nurses seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and rural location suggest potential opportunities for those interested in personalized patient care and community-focused practice. The hospital’s supportive atmosphere and history of considering international applicants make it a possible fit for nurses looking to start their U.S. careers in a smaller, welcoming setting.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
17
RN Count
16
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Nebraska

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

Norfolk, 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

Average commute:20.8 min
Drive
88.9%
  • Drive88.9%
  • Walk2.1%
  • Other2.3%
  • Work from home6.7%
Nearest Airports
  • Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
  • Karl Stefan Memorial Airport
  • Columbus Municipal Airport
  • Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport / Joe Foss Field

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
32,177
Small Town (10k–49k)
International Population
2,330

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

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

Pre-K–1217th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed14th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°0in1in2in3in4in5in31°36°48°60°71°82°86°84°77°64°48°34°11°14°24°35°48°59°63°60°51°37°25°15°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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