Kennedy Krieger Institute
707 North Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205
At a glance
Kennedy Krieger Institute is a non-profit children’s hospital located in Baltimore, Maryland, within a major metropolitan area. While the institute has not yet hired international nurses, its large size and urban setting may offer diverse learning opportunities and exposure to a broad patient population. The supportive community and focus on pediatric care could make it an appealing option for international nurses seeking professional growth in a dynamic environment.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Children's
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 63
- RN Count
- 46
- 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
Comprehensive but manageable process
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $94,612 (+1% 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
- Drive51.1%
- Public transit21.1%
- Walk13.9%
- Other2.4%
- Work from home11.5%
- Martin State Airport
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
- Tipton Airport
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Washington Dulles International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,972,828
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 263,708
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 841,077
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Maryland 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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