Essentia Health St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes
1027 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
At a glance
Essentia Health St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in a small town setting in Minnesota, offering a close-knit community environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive workplace. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international recruitment. The facility’s size and community focus provide opportunities for meaningful patient care and professional growth.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 87
- RN Count
- 38
- 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
Fergus Falls, 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
- Drive84.8%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walk3.8%
- Other0.7%
- Work from home9.4%
- Hector International Airport
- Bemidji Regional Airport
- Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Grand Forks International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 42,869
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 1,244
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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