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Cook Hospital

10 Se Fifth St, Cook, MN 55723

County:St. LouisCBSA Area:Duluth, MN-WIOwnership:GovernmentType:Critical Access

At a glance

Cook Hospital is a government-operated Critical Access facility located in Cook, Minnesota, serving a community within the large city population category. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community setting and essential healthcare role may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking a supportive, smaller-scale workplace. International nurses may find opportunities for meaningful patient care and community integration in this setting.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
14
RN Count
12
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
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

Duluth, MN-WI overview

Financials

Median $83,270
$67,400
10th
$106,490
90th
Cost of Living Index
86.98(13.02 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $95,735 (+2% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

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

Travel insights

Average commute:22.3 min
Drive
76.9%
  • Drive76.9%
  • Public transit1%
  • Walk2.7%
  • Work from home19.4%
Nearest Airports
  • Range Regional Airport
  • Falls International Airport
  • Duluth International Airport
  • Bemidji Regional Airport
  • Bemidji Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
203,065
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
4,296
Population with Bachelor's+
60,751

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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