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Avera Missouri River Health Center

606 East Garfield, Gettysburg, SD 57442

County:PotterCBSA Area:Ownership:Non-ProfitType:Critical Access
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At a glance

Avera Missouri River Health Center is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in Gettysburg, South Dakota, serving a rural community setting. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international applicants. The hospital’s smaller size and community-focused environment may appeal to nurses seeking a supportive and close-knit workplace.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
7
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

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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:11.8 min
Drive
84.6%
  • Drive84.6%
  • Walk6%
  • Other2.2%
  • Work from home7.2%
Nearest Airports
  • Mobridge Municipal Airport
  • Pierre Regional Airport
  • Aberdeen Regional Airport
  • Huron Regional Airport
  • Huron Regional Airport

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).

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°0in1in2in3in4in25°29°42°56°68°78°84°83°74°58°42°29°5°9°20°32°44°55°60°58°48°35°21°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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