Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in California
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, with strong demand at every level from new graduate to lead clinician, concentrated in children's hospital systems, large multispecialty medical groups, and community health centers. The heaviest hiring activity sits in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where major employers like Children's Hospital Los Angeles, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, and Rady Children's Hospital anchor consistent openings. Developmental and behavioral pediatrics, primary care, and neonatal follow-up are among the most in-demand specialty areas for the role statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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UCSF Pediatric PREPARE Clinic is seeking a motivated, experienced, and collaborative Nurse Practitioner II (NP II) to join our Pediatric Pre-Anesthesia team at Mission Bay.
The NP II will provide comprehensive preoperative assessments and anesthesia readiness evaluations for pediatric patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures requiring anesthesia.
Working closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams, the NP II will help identify and address potential perioperative risks, optimize patients for anesthesia, and ensure safe, coordinated, and efficient patient care.
Required Qualifications:
Graduation from a California Board of Registered Nursing approved or verified school of nursing with a master’s degree in nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a licensed Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Minimum of three (3) years of recent experience in pediatric ambulatory, perioperative care, including preoperative and/or postoperative patient management.
Demonstrated experience performing comprehensive patient assessments, clinical decision-making, and care coordination for surgical patients.
Licenses/Certifications:
1. California Registered Nurse (RN) License without restriction
2. California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction
3. California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number including Schedule II furnishing privileges
4. NP national board certification from an accepted certifying agency aligned with the patient population and clinical role
Pediatric Outpatient (CPNP-PC, PPCNP-BC, CPNP-AC, FNP-C, FNP-BC). See Addendum A below for more detail.
5. California Driver License (if required for position)
6. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address
7. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
8. Additional required AHA certifications: None additional to BLS
9. Additional required certifications (such as ENLS): BLS
UCSF Medical Center requires all Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to be credentialed through its Office of Medical Affairs and Governance (OMAG) to practice and function in their clinical role. This applies to both adult and pediatric APPs in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. Credentialing takes between 60-90 days and must be completed prior to the first working day.
UCSF Pediatric PREPARE Clinic is seeking a motivated, experienced, and collaborative Nurse Practitioner II (NP II) to join our Pediatric Pre-Anesthesia team at Mission Bay.
The NP II will provide comprehensive preoperative assessments and anesthesia readiness evaluations for pediatric patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures requiring anesthesia.
Working closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams, the NP II will help identify and address potential perioperative risks, optimize patients for anesthesia, and ensure safe, coordinated, and efficient patient care.
Required Qualifications:
Graduation from a California Board of Registered Nursing approved or verified school of nursing with a master’s degree in nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a licensed Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Minimum of three (3) years of recent experience in pediatric ambulatory, perioperative care, including preoperative and/or postoperative patient management.
Demonstrated experience performing comprehensive patient assessments, clinical decision-making, and care coordination for surgical patients.
Licenses/Certifications:
1. California Registered Nurse (RN) License without restriction
2. California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction
3. California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number including Schedule II furnishing privileges
4. NP national board certification from an accepted certifying agency aligned with the patient population and clinical role
Pediatric Outpatient (CPNP-PC, PPCNP-BC, CPNP-AC, FNP-C, FNP-BC). See Addendum A below for more detail.
5. California Driver License (if required for position)
6. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address
7. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
8. Additional required AHA certifications: None additional to BLS
9. Additional required certifications (such as ENLS): BLS
UCSF Medical Center requires all Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to be credentialed through its Office of Medical Affairs and Governance (OMAG) to practice and function in their clinical role. This applies to both adult and pediatric APPs in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. Credentialing takes between 60-90 days and must be completed prior to the first working day.
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The qualifications that appear most often in pediatric nurse practitioner jobs across California.
- Active California Nurse Practitioner license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
- Current national board certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner through PNCB or AANP
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice with pediatric focus
- Active California Furnishing Number to prescribe medications in a clinical setting
- Current BLS and PALS certification required prior to start date
- Experience in pediatric primary care, developmental, or acute care clinical settings
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pediatric nurse practitioner in California?
You must hold an active Nurse Practitioner license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, which requires completing an accredited Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program with a pediatric population focus. After graduation, you sit for the national board exam through PNCB or AANP to earn your PNP-PC or PNP-AC credential. California also requires a separate Furnishing Number from the Board of Registered Nursing to prescribe medications.
How much do pediatric nurse practitioners make in California?
Pediatric nurse practitioners in California earn a median of about $168,520 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $120,340 for the lowest 10% to over $240,830 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pediatric nurse practitioners in California?
Employers hiring pediatric nurse practitioners in California right now include UCSF Health, Rady Children's Hospital, and PM Pediatrics Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's dense network of freestanding children's hospitals, large integrated health systems, and Federally Qualified Health Centers creates consistent demand for the role at multiple levels of experience.
Which California cities have the most pediatric nurse practitioner jobs?
The cities with the most pediatric nurse practitioner openings in California are San Francisco, Pasadena, and Palo Alto. Los Angeles leads because of its large children's hospital systems and multispecialty medical groups, while the Bay Area's concentration of academic medical centers and UCSF-affiliated clinics drives steady openings, and San Diego's anchor at Rady Children's Hospital supports consistent demand in that region.
Are there remote pediatric nurse practitioner jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Pediatric nurse practitioner work is primarily hands-on and clinic-based, so fully remote positions are limited in this field. About 0% of pediatric nurse practitioner openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those that do exist tend to involve telehealth-only panels for developmental screenings, post-discharge follow-up, or behavioral health consultations.
How can I get hired as a pediatric nurse practitioner in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate NP residency or fellowship, which Children's Hospital Los Angeles, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, and Rady Children's Hospital run specifically to onboard clinicians who graduated recently. Candidates who have worked as a pediatric RN or a school nurse in California already meet a meaningful portion of the competency bar employers look for, and completing your California Furnishing Number before applying signals readiness to prescribe independently from day one.
Where can I find and apply to pediatric nurse practitioner jobs in California?
You can find and apply to pediatric nurse practitioner jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across hospital systems, multispecialty groups, and community health centers. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialty area, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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