St. Elizabeth Medical Center
1200 Grant Blvd W, Wabasha, MN 55981
At a glance
St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Wabasha, Minnesota, is a proprietary Critical Access hospital located in a mid-size city, offering a supportive environment for nurses seeking a close-knit community setting. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location may appeal to those looking for a more personalized work experience. The surrounding area includes a notable international population, suggesting a welcoming and diverse community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 16
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
Detailed curriculum review
Rochester, MN overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $110,166 (+15% 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
- Drive86.7%
- Walk2%
- Other1.9%
- Work from home9.4%
- Rochester International Airport
- Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
- La Crosse Municipal Airport
- New Richmond Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 153,747
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 16,083
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 64,075
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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