Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center - CAH
440 North Hiawatha Drive, Canton, SD 57013
At a glance
Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center - CAH is a non-profit, critical access hospital located in Canton, South Dakota, within a mid-size city setting. The facility has a history of hiring international nurses, particularly through the EB3 visa program, which may indicate openness to international applicants. Its community-focused environment and support for international staff make it a potentially good fit for nurses seeking a welcoming and supportive workplace.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 11
- RN Count
- 9
- 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
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Sioux Falls, SD-MN overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $76,306 (-23% vs US median).
100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive85.7%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walk3%
- Other1.3%
- Work from home8.3%
- Sioux Falls Regional Airport / Joe Foss Field
- Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
- Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
- Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
- Karl Stefan Memorial Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 183,310
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 14,078
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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