St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105
At a glance
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a renowned non-profit pediatric facility located in Memphis, Tennessee, a large city setting that offers diverse community experiences. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and reputation suggest it may be open to international applicants in the future. The institution is known for its commitment to research and education, making it an appealing environment for nurses seeking professional growth.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Children's
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 78
- RN Count
- 42
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive but straightforward process
Memphis, TN-MS-AR overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $85,743 (-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
- Drive79.8%
- Public transit3.6%
- Walk11.8%
- Work from home4.9%
- Memphis International Airport
- Millington-Memphis Airport
- Jonesboro Municipal Airport
- University Oxford Airport
- McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 884,734
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 62,016
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 269,229
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Tennessee 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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