Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Hiring organization · Based in Ottumwa, Iowa

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

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The city

Living in Ottumwa, IA

Ottumwa sits along the Des Moines River in southeastern Iowa, offering a small-city pace with a historic downtown and riverfront green spaces. With a tight-knit community feel and easy commutes, it's a practical choice for nurses seeking quieter Midwestern living without big-city congestion.

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State price level · Iowa: 87.8; 12% below the national average
Median gross rent: $921/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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The reality check

Before you decide

Weighing a first job here?

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