Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia
3551 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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
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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