Essentia Health
3000 32nd Ave South, Fargo, ND 58104
At a glance
Essentia Health is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Fargo, North Dakota, a mid-size city with a notable international community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, particularly through the EB3 visa program, which may indicate openness to global talent. Its community setting and support for diverse staff make it a potentially good fit for international nurses seeking opportunities in the U.S.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 142
- RN Count
- 297
- Magnet Status
- No
- 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
Fargo, ND-MN overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $88,346 (-6% 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
- Drive87.4%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walk0.7%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home10.3%
- Hector International Airport
- Grand Forks International Airport
- Grand Forks Air Force Base
- Jamestown Regional Airport
- Jamestown Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 157,121
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 13,259
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 64,594
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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