Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc
401 9th Avenue Nw Post Office Box 1210, Watertown, SD 57201
At a glance
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc. is a non-profit acute care hospital located in Watertown, South Dakota, a small town setting that may appeal to nurses seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community focus suggest it could be a welcoming place for those looking to make a meaningful impact. The presence of a modest international population in the area may also provide some cultural support for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 81
- RN Count
- 25
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Streamlined process with specific credential review
Watertown, SD overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive91.2%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walk1.1%
- Other0.8%
- Work from home5.9%
- Watertown Regional Airport
- Huron Regional Airport
- Aberdeen Regional Airport
- Sioux Falls Regional Airport / Joe Foss Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 22,960
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 627
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
South 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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