Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
501 Summit St, Yankton, SD 57078
At a glance
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in the small town of Yankton, South Dakota, serving a close-knit community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community setting may offer a supportive environment for those seeking a more personal workplace experience. The presence of a small international population in the area suggests some diversity, which could be appealing to international candidates.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 144
- RN Count
- 126
- 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
Yankton, 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
- Drive89.9%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walk3.6%
- Other1.1%
- Work from home4%
- Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
- Sioux Falls Regional Airport / Joe Foss Field
- Karl Stefan Memorial Airport
- Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
- Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 16,238
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 484
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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