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River Falls Area Hospital

1629 E Division St, River Falls, WI 54022

County:PierceCBSA Area:Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WIOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Critical Access

At a glance

River Falls Area Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access facility located in River Falls, Wisconsin, within reach of a major metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community-focused setting and proximity to a large, diverse population may offer a welcoming environment for newcomers. This hospital could be a good fit for international nurses seeking a supportive, smaller-scale workplace with access to urban resources.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
25
RN Count
48
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Wisconsin

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
TOEFL or IELTS
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

Specific educational requirements

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI overview

Financials

Median $102,240
$78,120
10th
$128,690
90th
Cost of Living Index
104.51(4.51 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $97,829 (+4% 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

Average commute:23.5 min
Drive
81%
  • Drive81%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walk6%
  • Other0.8%
  • Work from home11.9%
Nearest Airports
  • New Richmond Regional Airport
  • St Paul Downtown Holman Field
  • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (Wold-Chamberlain Field)
  • Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
  • Rochester International Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
2,507,381
Major Metro (1M+)
International Population
328,811
Population with Bachelor's+
1,108,662

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Wisconsin state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–127th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed10th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°0in2in4in6in22°27°40°55°68°77°82°79°71°57°41°27°4°8°20°32°43°54°58°56°49°36°24°12°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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