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Boston Children's Hospital

Specialty Hospital · Boston, Massachusetts 02298

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Setting
Specialty Hospital

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Living in Boston, MA

Boston blends world-class medicine with deep colonial history. Compact walkable neighborhoods like Back Bay and the South End sit beside the Charles River. Winters are real and housing is costly, but nurses gain access to America's premier healthcare corridor.

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Metro price level · Boston area
108.3
8% above the national average
Median gross rent
$2,147/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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Who they are

Boston Children's Hospital is a 395-licensed-bed pediatric hospital located in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area of Boston. The institution is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare, advancing research, and educating future leaders in child health.

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More about Boston Children's Hospital

Nursing professionals work within multidisciplinary teams that include physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians, and mental health providers to deliver specialized care. The work environment is described as close-knit and collaborative, with an emphasis on empowering autonomous practice and active participation in clinical management decisions, particularly within advanced practice roles.

Mission: Provide the highest quality health care, be the leading source of research and discovery, educate the next generation of leaders in child health, and enhance the health and well-being of children and families. Core Values: Communication, Excellence, Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, and Innovation.

Why nurses stay

How they describe the culture

CommunicationExcellenceRespectTeamworkAccountabilityInnovationClose-knitAutonomous

What nurses say in reviews

However, job descriptions highlight a supportive and close-knit work environment that values autonomous practice and teamwork.

The good

  • Close-knit team environment
  • Empowerment of autonomous practice
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Opportunities in specialized pediatric care
  • Strong institutional focus on innovation and research
I came for the sign-on bonus. I stayed because on my hardest night, my whole team stayed with me.
A nurse, on why they stayed

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Jul 14, 2026
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Boston Children's Hospital

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$84k–$182k/yr

Boston, Massachusetts

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