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Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia

3551 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

County:PhiladelphiaCBSA Area:Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MDOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Children's

At a glance

Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia is a non-profit, pediatric specialty hospital located in a major metropolitan area, offering a dynamic environment for nurses interested in working with children. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large size and urban setting suggest potential openness to diverse backgrounds and future international applicants. Nurses may find the hospital’s focus on specialized pediatric care and its location in a vibrant, multicultural city appealing for both professional growth and community engagement.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Children's
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
53
RN Count
63
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Pennsylvania

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

Median $99,210
$77,440
10th
$122,500
90th
Cost of Living Index
103.55(3.55 above national average)

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

Average commute:24.2 min
Walk
27.5%
  • Drive26.7%
  • Public transit19.2%
  • Walk27.5%
  • Other2.8%
  • Work from home20.7%
Nearest Airports
  • 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).

Pre-K–1219th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed50th of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°0in1in2in3in4in5in42°45°54°66°76°85°89°87°80°68°56°47°28°30°36°46°56°66°71°70°63°51°41°33°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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