Essentia Health Deer River
115 10th Avenue Northeast, Deer River, MN 56636
At a glance
Essentia Health Deer River is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in Deer River, Minnesota, within a mid-size city setting. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international applicants. The community setting and support for education may appeal to nurses seeking a welcoming environment in a supportive, mid-sized city.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 20
- RN Count
- 40
- 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
Brainerd, 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
- Drive86.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk3.1%
- Other1.4%
- Work from home8.3%
- Range Regional Airport
- Bemidji Regional Airport
- Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Falls International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 70,309
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 1,236
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.
Sign up to see hiring history and community
International-nurse sponsorship data, Global Workforce Badge, and community discussion — all free with a NursingUSA account.
It's free. We'll never sell your data or share it with recruiters without your permission.
Don't know where to begin?
Start with our country-by-country guide to becoming a US-licensed nurse.
Become a US Nurse →Want to learn more?
Browse our resource library — visa pathways, NCLEX prep, credential evaluation.
Browse resources →Are you from Essentia Health Deer River? Claim this hospital →