Hospital of Univ of Pennsylvania
34th & Spruce Sts, Philadelphia, PA 19104
At a glance
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is a large, non-profit acute care facility located in Philadelphia, a major metropolitan area known for its diverse international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest a dynamic environment with potential opportunities for professional growth and cultural exchange. This institution may be a good fit for international nurses seeking experience in a major U.S. city with a strong healthcare network.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 782
- RN Count
- 1,871
- 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
- Yes
Specific educational review
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $95,812 (+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
- Drive26.7%
- Public transit19.2%
- Walk27.5%
- Other2.8%
- Work from home20.7%
- Philadelphia International Airport
- Northeast Philadelphia Airport
- New Castle Airport
- Trenton Mercer Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 4,326,745
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 619,811
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 1,756,558
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Pennsylvania 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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