Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center
523 North 3rd Street, Brainerd, MN 56401
At a glance
Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Brainerd, Minnesota, a mid-size city that offers a welcoming community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and setting suggest it could be a supportive place for those seeking professional growth in a diverse regional area. The presence of an international population in the community may also help international nurses feel more at home.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 162
- RN Count
- 207
- 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
Brainerd, 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
- Drive88.2%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walk1.8%
- Other1.2%
- Work from home7.6%
- Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Saint Cloud Regional Airport
- Bemidji Regional Airport
- Range Regional Airport
- Range Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 70,309
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 1,236
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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