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Sanford Wheaton Medical Center

401 12Th Street North, Wheaton, MN 56296

County:TraverseCBSA Area:Ownership:Non-ProfitType:Critical Access
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At a glance

Sanford Wheaton Medical Center is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in Wheaton, Minnesota, serving a rural community setting. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorships suggests openness to international applicants. The hospital’s smaller size and community-focused environment may appeal to nurses seeking a supportive and close-knit workplace.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
25
RN Count
8
Magnet Status
No
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

overview

Financials

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:15.1 min
Drive
82.8%
  • Drive82.8%
  • Walk4.4%
  • Work from home12.1%
Nearest Airports
  • Watertown Regional Airport
  • Hector International Airport
  • Aberdeen Regional Airport
  • Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
  • Saint Cloud Regional Airport

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).

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Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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