St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
160 East Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134
At a glance
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is a proprietary pediatric facility located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within a major metropolitan area. 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 surrounding community includes a significant international population, which may appeal to nurses seeking a multicultural environment.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Children's
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 189
- RN Count
- 588
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Proprietary
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
- Drive58.4%
- Public transit16.4%
- Walk9.2%
- Other4.3%
- Work from home11%
- Northeast Philadelphia Airport
- Philadelphia International Airport
- Trenton Mercer Airport
- McGuire Air Force Base
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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