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Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center

701 Third Avenue South, Clear Lake, SD 57226

County:DeuelCBSA Area:Watertown, SDOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Critical Access

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
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

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

Average commute:20.2 min
Drive
87.7%
  • Drive87.7%
  • Walk4.8%
  • Work from home6.1%
Nearest Airports
  • 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).

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