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Oakleaf Surgical Hospital

1000 Oakleaf Way, Altoona, WI 54720

County:Eau ClaireCBSA Area:Eau Claire, WIOwnership:Physician-OwnedType:Acute Care

At a glance

Oakleaf Surgical Hospital is a physician-owned acute care facility located in Altoona, Wisconsin, a mid-size city that offers a welcoming community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and setting may appeal to those seeking a supportive workplace outside of a major metropolitan area. International nurses may find the community’s moderate international population and the hospital’s professional environment to be promising for future opportunities.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
13
RN Count
78
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Physician-Owned
Licensure in Wisconsin

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
TOEFL or IELTS
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

Specific educational requirements

Eau Claire, WI overview

Financials

Median $81,420
$75,510
10th
$104,330
90th
Cost of Living Index
91.41(8.59 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $89,076 (-5% 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:17.1 min
Drive
84.1%
  • Drive84.1%
  • Public transit0.7%
  • Walk1%
  • Other0.2%
  • Work from home13.6%
Nearest Airports
  • Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
  • New Richmond Regional Airport
  • La Crosse Municipal Airport
  • St Paul Downtown Holman Field

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
114,496
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
3,608
Population with Bachelor's+
34,764

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

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

Pre-K–127th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed10th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50
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