Sanford Medical Center Bismarck
300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58506
At a glance
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in a mid-size city in North Dakota, offering a supportive environment for international nurses. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, including through EB3, H1B, and OPT programs, which may indicate openness to diverse backgrounds. Its community setting and experience with international staff make it a promising option for nurses seeking professional growth in the U.S.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 233
- RN Count
- 692
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Not Required
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Detailed but straightforward process
Bismarck, ND overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $87,052 (-8% vs US median).
100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Bismarck Municipal Airport
- Mobridge Municipal Airport
- Jamestown Regional Airport
- Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 90,414
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 2,778
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 31,098
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
North Dakota 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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