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Norwood Health Center

1600 N Chestnut Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449

County:WoodCBSA Area:Wausau, WIOwnership:GovernmentType:Psychiatric

At a glance

Norwood Health Center is a government-operated psychiatric facility located in Marshfield, Wisconsin, a mid-size city that offers a supportive community setting. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its size and public sector status suggest potential openness to diverse applicants. The local international population and the city’s resources may provide a welcoming environment for nurses from abroad seeking professional growth.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Psychiatric
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
16
RN Count
10
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
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

Wausau, WI overview

Financials

Median $79,030
$70,790
10th
$101,010
90th
Cost of Living Index
90.13(9.87 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $87,682 (-7% 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:16.6 min
Drive
85.1%
  • Drive85.1%
  • Walk3.2%
  • Other0.9%
  • Work from home9.5%
Nearest Airports
  • Central Wisconsin Airport
  • Volk Field
  • Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
  • La Crosse Municipal Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
117,472
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
5,289

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

Monthly weather

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

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Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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