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Rehab & Critical Care Hospital of The Black Hills

2115 Promise Road, Rapid City, SD 57701

County:PenningtonCBSA Area:Rapid City, SDOwnership:ProprietaryType:Acute Care

At a glance

Rehab & Critical Care Hospital of The Black Hills is a proprietary acute care facility located in Rapid City, South Dakota, a mid-size city that offers a supportive community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests potential openness to international applicants. The setting may appeal to nurses seeking opportunities in a welcoming, moderately populated city with a growing international community.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
54
RN Count
18
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Proprietary
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

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Rapid City, SD overview

Financials

Median $69,510
$57,170
10th
$92,640
90th
Cost of Living Index
90.31(9.69 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $76,964 (-22% 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:17.2 min
Drive
85.6%
  • Drive85.6%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walk2.6%
  • Other1.5%
  • Work from home8.5%
Nearest Airports
  • Ellsworth Air Force Base
  • Rapid City Regional Airport
  • Gillette Campbell County Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
96,499
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
2,598
Population with Bachelor's+
30,999

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).

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°0in1in2in3in4in5in37°38°47°55°65°76°84°83°74°59°47°38°16°18°26°34°45°55°62°60°51°38°27°19°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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