Melrosewakefield Healthcare

585 Lebanon Street, Melrose, MA 02176

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

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At a glance

MelroseWakefield Healthcare is a non-profit acute care facility located in Melrose, Massachusetts, within a major metropolitan area, offering a dynamic environment for nurses seeking diverse clinical experiences. While there is no record of international nurse hires to date, its large metro setting and significant international population suggest potential openness to global applicants. The hospital’s community-focused approach and metropolitan location may appeal to international nurses looking for professional growth and cultural diversity.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 538
RN Count: 131
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

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).