Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center
701 Third Avenue South, Clear Lake, SD 57226
At a glance
Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in the small town of Clear Lake, South Dakota, offering a close-knit community environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive and personal workplace. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international recruitment. The setting provides opportunities for meaningful patient relationships and professional growth in a rural healthcare context.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 10
- RN Count
- 10
- 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
Watertown, 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
- Drive87.7%
- Walk4.8%
- Work from home6.1%
- Watertown Regional Airport
- Huron Regional Airport
- Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
- Sioux Falls Regional Airport / Joe Foss Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 22,960
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 627
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
South Dakota state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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