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Mercy Medical Center

271 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104

County:HampdenCBSA Area:Springfield, MAOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Mercy Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Springfield, Massachusetts, a large city with a notable international community. The hospital’s size and urban setting may offer diverse clinical experiences and exposure to a broad patient population, which can be appealing for international nurses. While Mercy Medical Center has not yet hired international nurses, its community focus and location suggest it may be open to welcoming international staff in the future.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
339
RN Count
273
Magnet Status
No
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

Springfield, MA overview

Financials

Median $90,970
$67,850
10th
$127,760
90th
Cost of Living Index
98.42(1.58 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $92,429 (-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

Average commute:18.1 min
Drive
89%
  • Drive89%
  • Public transit3.5%
  • Walk1.7%
  • Other2.1%
  • Work from home3.8%

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
472,272
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
49,014
Population with Bachelor's+
163,024

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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