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The Shriners' Hospital for Children - Boston

51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114

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

At a glance

Shriners' Hospital for Children - Boston is a proprietary pediatric hospital located in the major metropolitan area of Boston, Massachusetts, offering specialized care in a diverse urban setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its location in a city with a significant international population may provide a welcoming environment for those from abroad. The hospital’s focus on children’s health and its presence in a large, well-connected city could appeal to international nurses seeking professional growth and community support.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Children's
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
30
RN Count
56
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Proprietary
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:20.9 min
Walk
40.1%
  • Drive10.1%
  • Public transit16.7%
  • Walk40.1%
  • Other2.3%
  • Work from home30.2%

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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