Boston Children's Hospital
300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
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
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
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
- 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).
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