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Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - CAH

306 Prairie Avenue Sw Post Office Box 160, De Smet, SD 57231

County:KingsburyCBSA Area:Ownership:Non-ProfitType:Critical Access

At a glance

Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - CAH is a non-profit, critical access facility located in the rural community of De Smet, South Dakota, serving a population in the 1–10k range. The hospital has not yet hired international nurses, but its size and rural setting may offer a supportive environment for those seeking close-knit community experiences and professional growth. This setting could appeal to international nurses interested in personalized patient care and the unique opportunities found in smaller, rural hospitals.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
6
RN Count
12
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

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:14.2 min
Drive
90.5%
  • Drive90.5%
  • Walk3.5%
  • Work from home5.7%
Nearest Airports
  • Huron Regional Airport
  • Watertown Regional Airport
  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport / Joe Foss Field
  • Aberdeen 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°0in1in2in3in4in5in23°29°41°55°67°77°82°79°72°57°41°28°5°9°21°33°45°56°61°59°50°36°22°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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