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Avera Granite Falls

345 Tenth Avenue, Granite Falls, MN 56241

County:Yellow MedcineCBSA Area:Ownership:GovernmentType:Critical Access

At a glance

Avera Granite Falls is a government-owned Critical Access Hospital located in Granite Falls, Minnesota, serving a small community setting. While there is no record of international nurse hires to date, the hospital has sponsored at least one EB3 visa, suggesting potential openness to international applicants. Its size and rural environment may appeal to nurses seeking a close-knit team and opportunities to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
30
RN Count
28
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

overview

Financials

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

Travel insights

Average commute:15.2 min
Drive
88.2%
  • Drive88.2%
  • Walk5.1%
  • Other0.1%
  • Work from home6.6%
Nearest Airports
  • Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
  • Watertown Regional Airport
  • Saint Cloud Regional Airport
  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport / Joe Foss Field

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).

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°0in1in2in3in4in5in24°29°42°57°71°80°85°82°75°60°43°29°3°7°20°33°45°55°60°58°48°35°22°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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