Lowell General Hospital

295 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854

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

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At a glance

Lowell General Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in the major metropolitan area of Lowell, Massachusetts, serving a diverse and international community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses, including those on OPT and H1B visas, which may indicate openness to global talent. Its size and urban setting offer a dynamic work environment that could appeal to nurses seeking professional growth and exposure to a broad patient population.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 158
RN Count: 208
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).