Southwest Health Center
1400 East Side Rd, Platteville, WI 53818
At a glance
Southwest Health Center is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in Platteville, Wisconsin, serving a large city community. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community setting may offer a supportive environment for those seeking opportunities in the U.S. healthcare system. International nurses may find the diverse population and non-profit mission appealing for both professional growth and community engagement.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 44
- 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
Madison, WI overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $93,939 (0% 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
- Drive76.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walk14%
- Other1.5%
- Work from home6.8%
- Dubuque Regional Airport
- Dane County Regional Truax Field
- Chicago Rockford International Airport
- Volk Field
- The Eastern Iowa Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 456,012
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 39,438
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 221,938
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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