Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center
300 S Byron, Chamberlain, SD 57325
At a glance
Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center is a non-profit, critical access hospital located in rural Chamberlain, South Dakota, serving a small community of 1–10k residents. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international applicants. The rural setting may appeal to nurses seeking a close-knit community and opportunities to make a meaningful impact in a smaller healthcare environment.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 15
- 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
overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive85.7%
- Walk1.5%
- Other4.6%
- Work from home8.2%
- Pierre Regional Airport
- Huron Regional Airport
- Miller Field
- Miller Field
- Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
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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