Astera Health
421 11Th Street Nw, Wadena, MN 56482
At a glance
Astera Health is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in Wadena, Minnesota, serving a small town community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community-focused setting may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking a supportive workplace. International nurses may find opportunities for professional growth in a smaller, close-knit healthcare setting.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 49
- RN Count
- 31
- 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
Fergus Falls, 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
- Drive87.8%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walk1%
- Other0.5%
- Work from home8%
- Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Bemidji Regional Airport
- Saint Cloud Regional Airport
- Hector International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 42,869
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 1,244
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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