Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01199
At a glance
Baystate Medical Center is a large, non-profit acute care hospital located in Springfield, Massachusetts, a major city with a significant international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff and professional growth. International nurses may find the supportive environment and community resources appealing as they consider relocation.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 716
- RN Count
- 1,346
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
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
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).
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).
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