Centracare - Rice Memorial Hospital
301 Becker Ave Sw, Willmar, MN 56201
At a glance
Centracare - Rice Memorial Hospital is a government acute care facility located in Willmar, Minnesota, a small town setting that may appeal to those seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community focus suggest it could be a welcoming option for those interested in a supportive, smaller-town experience. The presence of an international population in the area may also help international nurses feel more at home.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 136
- RN Count
- 145
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
Detailed curriculum review
Willmar, 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%
- Walk1.3%
- Other1.3%
- Work from home7.7%
- Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
- Saint Cloud Regional Airport
- Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (Wold-Chamberlain Field)
- St Paul Downtown Holman Field
- St Paul Downtown Holman Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 29,348
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 2,995
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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