South Shore Hospital

55 Fogg Road, South Weymouth, MA 02190

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

Magnet® Recognized

At a glance

South Shore Hospital is a large, non-profit acute care facility located in South Weymouth, Massachusetts, within a major metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff and professional growth. The surrounding community includes a significant international population, which may offer a welcoming environment for nurses from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 284
RN Count: 445
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).