Centracare - Benson
1815 Wisconsin Avenue, Benson, MN 56215
At a glance
Centracare - Benson is a government-operated Critical Access Hospital located in Benson, Minnesota, serving a smaller, community-oriented population. While there is no record of international nurse hires to date, the facility has previously sponsored H1B visas, suggesting potential openness to international applicants. Its rural setting may appeal to nurses seeking a close-knit work environment and opportunities for broad clinical experience.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 31
- RN Count
- 19
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
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
- Drive87%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk6.4%
- Other0.7%
- Work from home4.2%
- Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
- Saint Cloud Regional Airport
- Watertown Regional Airport
- Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
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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