Sanford Bagley Medical Center
203 4th Street Northwest, Bagley, MN 56621
At a glance
Sanford Bagley Medical Center is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in Bagley, Minnesota, a mid-size city setting that may offer a welcoming community for international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international applicants. The supportive environment and manageable city size could provide a comfortable transition for those seeking a balance between professional growth and community living.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 13
- 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
Grand Forks, ND-MN overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $88,810 (-5% 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
- Drive89.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walk2.4%
- Other0.8%
- Work from home6.7%
- Bemidji Regional Airport
- Hector International Airport
- Grand Forks International Airport
- Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 64,138
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 4,091
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 21,440
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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