Glacial Ridge Hospital
10 4th Avenue Southeast, Glenwood, MN 56334
At a glance
Glacial Ridge Hospital is a government-run Critical Access facility located in Glenwood, Minnesota, serving a small town community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its setting may appeal to those seeking a close-knit environment with opportunities to make a meaningful impact. The presence of a modest international population in the area suggests some community diversity and potential support for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 34
- RN Count
- 44
- 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
Alexandria, 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
- Drive81%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walk7.2%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home9.7%
- Saint Cloud Regional Airport
- Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
- Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Watertown Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 27,956
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 420
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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