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Cambridge Health Alliance

1493 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

County:MiddlesexCBSA Area:Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NHOwnership:GovernmentType:Acute Care

At a glance

Cambridge Health Alliance is a government-owned acute care facility located in the major metropolitan area of Cambridge, Massachusetts, offering a dynamic environment for nurses seeking experience in a diverse urban setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its location in a city with a significant international population suggests a welcoming and multicultural community. This setting may appeal to international nurses interested in professional growth and exposure to a broad patient population.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
159
RN Count
209
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
Licensure in Massachusetts

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Undefined
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Implementation

Specific educational requirements

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH overview

Financials

Median $102,440
$77,910
10th
$177,130
90th
Cost of Living Index
111.57(11.57 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $91,814 (-2% 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

Average commute:24.7 min
Work from home
25.6%
  • Drive18.9%
  • Public transit20.8%
  • Walk23.9%
  • Other1.8%
  • Work from home25.6%

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
3,460,976
Major Metro (1M+)
International Population
826,828
Population with Bachelor's+
1,748,814

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Massachusetts state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–122nd of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed45th of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
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