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Avera St. Luke's

305 S State St Post Office Box 4450, Aberdeen, SD 57401

County:BrownCBSA Area:Aberdeen, SDOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Avera St. Luke's is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, a small town setting that may appeal to those seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international applicants. The facility’s size and community focus could provide a supportive atmosphere for nurses looking to build strong patient relationships and integrate into local life.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
109
RN Count
63
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in South Dakota

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

Aberdeen, 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

Average commute:12 min
Drive
88.7%
  • Drive88.7%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walk3.5%
  • Other0.9%
  • Work from home6.1%
Nearest Airports
  • Aberdeen Regional Airport
  • Huron Regional Airport
  • Watertown Regional Airport
  • Mobridge Municipal Airport
  • Jamestown Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
28,243
Small Town (10k–49k)
International Population
1,438

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

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

Pre-K–1220th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed6th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

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

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Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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