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Boston Children's Hospital

300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

County:SuffolkCBSA Area:Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NHOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Children's

At a glance

Boston Children's Hospital is a major non-profit pediatric facility located in Boston, Massachusetts, within a large metropolitan area, making it an attractive option for nurses seeking a dynamic urban environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and reputation suggest it may be open to international applicants in the future. The diverse community and strong educational support in Boston further enhance its appeal for nurses from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Children's
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
395
RN Count
1,374
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).

Travel insights

Average commute:22.1 min
Walk
42.6%
  • Drive13.3%
  • Public transit21.1%
  • Walk42.6%
  • Other2.7%
  • Work from home17.1%

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
3,460,976
Major Metro (1M+)
International Population
826,828
Population with Bachelor's+
1,748,814

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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