Bigfork Valley Hospital
258 Pine Tree Drive, Bigfork, MN 56628
At a glance
Bigfork Valley Hospital is a government-operated Critical Access Hospital located in the small town of Bigfork, Minnesota, offering a close-knit community environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive, rural setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community focus suggest it could be a welcoming place for those interested in personalized patient care and professional growth. The area’s modest international population may provide some cultural diversity, making it a potentially good fit for nurses looking to experience life in a smaller American town.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 20
- RN Count
- 4
- 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
Grand Rapids, 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
- Drive88.2%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walk1.7%
- Other0.6%
- Work from home8.3%
- Range Regional Airport
- Falls International Airport
- Bemidji Regional Airport
- Duluth International Airport
- Duluth International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 32,773
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 300
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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