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Boston Medical Center

1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02118

County:SuffolkCBSA Area:Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NHOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Boston Medical Center is a large, non-profit acute care hospital located in the major metropolitan area of Boston, Massachusetts, which is known for its diverse international community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses through OPT and EB3 programs, indicating openness to international applicants. Its size and urban setting may offer international nurses a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and support.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
441
RN Count
1,221
Magnet Status
Yes
Ownership
Non-Profit
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:26.4 min
Walk
28.2%
  • Drive25.5%
  • Public transit20.4%
  • Walk28.2%
  • Other1.5%
  • Work from home20.7%

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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