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Essentia Health Sandstone

705 Lundorff Drive South, Sandstone, MN 55072

County:PineCBSA Area:Ownership:Non-ProfitType:Critical Access

At a glance

Essentia Health Sandstone is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in the small community of Sandstone, Minnesota. The facility’s size and rural setting may appeal to international nurses seeking a close-knit work environment and opportunities to make a meaningful impact. While they have not yet hired international nurses, they are likely open to considering qualified candidates.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
35
RN Count
16
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:33.6 min
Drive
86.7%
  • Drive86.7%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walk3.1%
  • Other1.6%
  • Work from home7.9%
Nearest Airports
  • Duluth International Airport
  • Sawyer County Airport
  • New Richmond Regional Airport
  • Brainerd Lakes Regional 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).

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°0in2in4in6in20°26°38°52°66°75°79°77°69°55°39°25°2°6°18°30°41°52°56°54°46°35°22°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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