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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Overview

Open roles21
Top employerStanford Medicine Children's Health
Top cityPalo Alto, CA
Cities hiring16
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Rady Children's Hospital
Pediatric Clinical Psychologist - Advanced Practice - Medical Behavioral Unit
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Pediatric Clinical Psychologist - Advanced Practice - Medical Behavioral Unit
Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$58 - $80/hr
Doctoral degree in clinical psychology
5,001-10,000

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Rady Children's Hospital
Pediatric Clinical Psychologist - Advanced Practice - Autism Discovery Institute
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Pediatric Clinical Psychologist - Advanced Practice - Autism Discovery Institute
Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$58 - $80/hr
Doctoral degree in clinical psychology
5,001-10,000

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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Children's Choice Pediatrics, Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga, California
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$130k.49 - $151k.06/yr
On-Site

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Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Ambulatory Pediatric Oncology
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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Ambulatory Pediatric Oncology
Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Palo Alto, California
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$93.75 - $114.84/hr
Doctoral degree
5,001-10,000

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Loma Linda University Health
Nurse Practitioner-Xpand Role-Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Loma Linda University Health
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Nurse Practitioner-Xpand Role-Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
Loma Linda University Health
Loma Linda, California
Customer Service
Customer Support
$72.93 - $98.09/hr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Palo Alto
2 jobs
San Diego
2 jobs
Loma Linda
2 jobs
Los Angeles
2 jobs
San Francisco
2 jobs
Chico
1 job
Fresno
1 job
Tustin
1 job
Glendale
1 job

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Stanford Medicine Children's Health3 open roles
Rady Children's Hospital
Rady Children's Hospital2 open roles
Loma Linda University Health
Loma Linda University Health2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education
  • Law & Legal Services

What California Employers Look For

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 Stanford Medicine Children's Health, Rady Children's Hospital, and Loma Linda University Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 Palo Alto, San Diego, and Loma Linda. 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 August 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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