Shriners Hospital for Children - Portland
3101 Sw Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239
At a glance
Shriners Hospital for Children - Portland is a non-profit pediatric hospital located in the major metropolitan area of Portland, Oregon, offering specialized care for children. The hospital serves a diverse urban community, which may appeal to international nurses seeking a dynamic and inclusive environment. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the hospital’s size and setting suggest it could be a welcoming option for those interested in pediatric care and professional growth.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Children's
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 29
- RN Count
- 49
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Not Required
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
Comprehensive application process
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $120,039 (+22% 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
- Drive52%
- Public transit4.5%
- Walk11.7%
- Other3.1%
- Work from home26.6%
- Portland International Airport
- Portland Hillsboro Airport
- Portland Troutdale Airport
- Aurora State Airport
- McMinnville Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,781,756
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 279,525
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 736,358
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Oregon 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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