Shriners Hospitals for Children
4400 Clayton Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110
At a glance
Shriners Hospitals for Children in Saint Louis, Missouri, is a non-profit pediatric hospital located in a major metropolitan area, offering a dynamic environment for nurses interested in working with children. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse experiences and professional growth. The presence of a significant international community in the area may also provide a supportive environment for nurses relocating from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Children's
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 80
- RN Count
- 26
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive application process
St. Louis, MO-IL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $85,721 (-9% 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
- Drive68.6%
- Public transit2%
- Walk5.3%
- Other0.8%
- Work from home20.5%
- St Louis Lambert International Airport
- Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport
- Southern Illinois Airport
- Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Quincy Regional Baldwin Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,957,037
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 113,648
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 719,172
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Missouri state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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