Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
At a glance
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is a major non-profit pediatric hospital located in the large metropolitan area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offering a dynamic environment for nurses interested in working with children. While the hospital has a history of sponsoring international nurses through H1B and EB3 visas, it has not yet hired international nurses under OPT. Its size, urban setting, and established support for international hires may make it an appealing option for nurses seeking opportunities in a diverse and well-resourced healthcare community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Children's
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 710
- RN Count
- 629
- 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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