Avera Queen of Peace
525 North Foster Street, Mitchell, SD 57301
At a glance
Avera Queen of Peace is a non-profit, critical access hospital located in Mitchell, South Dakota, a small town setting that may appeal to nurses seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international applicants. The facility’s size and community focus could provide a supportive atmosphere for nurses looking to build strong patient relationships and integrate into a welcoming town.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 69
- 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
Mitchell, 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
- Drive85.7%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walk3.1%
- Other1.4%
- Work from home8.5%
- Huron Regional Airport
- Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
- Sioux Falls Regional Airport / Joe Foss Field
- Watertown Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 15,712
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 340
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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