Ripon Medical Center
845 Parkside St, Ripon, WI 54971
At a glance
Ripon Medical Center is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in Ripon, Wisconsin, a mid-size city, offering a supportive community setting that may appeal to international nurses seeking a welcoming environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and non-profit status suggest a focus on patient care and staff development. The presence of an international population in the area may also provide a sense of community for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 18
- RN Count
- 34
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational requirements
Fond du Lac, WI overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $86,560 (-8% 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
- Drive82.6%
- Walk3.3%
- Other1.4%
- Work from home12.5%
- Wittman Regional Airport
- Dane County Regional Truax Field
- Austin Straubel International Airport
- Volk Field
- Central Wisconsin Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 73,005
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 2,870
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 16,282
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Wisconsin 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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