Centracare Health System - Melrose Hospital
525 West Main Street, Melrose, MN 56352
At a glance
Centracare Health System - Melrose Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in Melrose, Minnesota, a mid-size city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community-focused environment and non-profit status may offer a supportive atmosphere for those seeking a welcoming workplace. The hospital’s size and location could appeal to international nurses looking for a close-knit team and opportunities to engage with a diverse local population.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 28
- RN Count
- 21
- 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
St. Cloud, MN overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $116,295 (+20% 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
- Drive79.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk6.8%
- Other0.5%
- Work from home12.9%
- Saint Cloud Regional Airport
- Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
- Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
- Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (Wold-Chamberlain Field)
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 125,214
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 8,293
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 34,309
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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