Sanford Worthington Medical Center
1018 Sixth Avenue PO Box 997, Worthington, MN 56187
At a glance
Sanford Worthington Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in a small town in Worthington, Minnesota, serving a diverse community that includes a notable international population. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international applicants. The small-town setting may offer a welcoming environment and close-knit community for nurses seeking a supportive workplace.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 55
- RN Count
- 74
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
Detailed curriculum review
Worthington, MN overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive87.4%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walk5%
- Other1%
- Work from home4.6%
- Sioux Falls Regional Airport / Joe Foss Field
- Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
- Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
- Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
- Fort Dodge Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 13,986
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 3,450
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Minnesota 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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