Avera St. Mary's Hospital
801 E Sioux, Pierre, SD 57501
At a glance
Avera St. Mary's Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Pierre, South Dakota, serving a small town community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community-focused setting may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking a close-knit workplace. The hospital appears open to international recruitment, making it a potential option for nurses interested in working in a smaller U.S. town.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 60
- RN Count
- 79
- 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
Pierre, 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
- Drive90%
- Public transit1%
- Walk2.9%
- Other0.5%
- Work from home5.3%
- Pierre Regional Airport
- Mobridge Municipal Airport
- Huron Regional Airport
- Huron Regional Airport
- Aberdeen Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 14,426
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 152
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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