UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
One Children'S Hospital Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
At a glance
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is a major non-profit pediatric hospital located in a large metropolitan area, offering a dynamic environment for nurses seeking diverse clinical experiences. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses through the EB3 visa program, indicating openness to global talent. Its setting in Pittsburgh, a city with a notable international community, may provide additional support and resources for nurses relocating from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Children's
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 312
- RN Count
- 517
- 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
Pittsburgh, PA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $85,968 (-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
- Drive49.1%
- Public transit11.3%
- Walk11.3%
- Other1.8%
- Work from home24%
- Pittsburgh International Airport
- Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
- Wheeling Ohio County Airport
- Morgantown Municipal Walter L. Bill Hart Field
- Morgantown Municipal Walter L. Bill Hart Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,723,377
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 81,858
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 640,054
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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