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St. Cloud Hospital

1406 6th Ave North, Saint Cloud, MN 56303

County:StearnsCBSA Area:St. Cloud, MNOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

St. Cloud Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, a mid-size city with a notable international community. The hospital has a history of supporting international nurses, as shown by its previous OPT, H1B, and EB3 hires. Its community setting and established record of international recruitment may make it a welcoming environment for nurses from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
489
RN Count
96
Magnet Status
Yes
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Minnesota

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Undefined
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Pending

Detailed curriculum review

St. Cloud, MN overview

Financials

Median $103,890
$77,150
10th
$111,860
90th
Cost of Living Index
89.33(10.67 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $116,295 (+20% 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:20.3 min
Drive
85.3%
  • Drive85.3%
  • Public transit1.4%
  • Walk2.3%
  • Other2.3%
  • Work from home8.2%
Nearest Airports
  • Saint Cloud Regional Airport
  • Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
  • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (Wold-Chamberlain Field)
  • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (Wold-Chamberlain Field)
  • St Paul Downtown Holman Field

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
125,214
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
8,293
Population with Bachelor's+
34,309

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Minnesota state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1213th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed17th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

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

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°0in1in2in3in4in21°26°39°54°68°77°82°79°71°56°39°26°3°7°20°32°45°55°59°56°48°36°23°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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