Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Massachusetts
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner jobs in Massachusetts represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated across children's hospitals, academic medical centers, and pediatric specialty practices, with openings at every level from new graduates to experienced advanced practice clinicians. Boston anchors hiring, followed by Worcester and Springfield, where systems like Boston Children's Hospital, Mass General Brigham, and UMass Memorial Health maintain consistent pediatric NP demand. The most sought-after specialties include developmental-behavioral pediatrics, pediatric primary care, and neonatal care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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86439BR
Anesthesia
Job Posting Description
Boston Children's Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join the Division of Pain Medicine in a brand-new role as part of our Interventional Pain team. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized pediatric pain specialists caring for children, adolescents, and young adults undergoing advanced interventional pain procedures. This role will include opportunities for the NP to act as an ambassador for this service, representing the team at quality improvement discussion, regional and national presentations. The Nurse Practitioner will play a key role in coordinating and delivering care for patients undergoing interventional pain procedures, partnering closely with physicians, nurses, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams across the hospital.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with interventional pain physicians during procedures performed in the operating room and procedural areas.
Perform pre-procedure evaluations, review diagnostic studies, and ensure patients are clinically optimized for intervention.
Coordinate care for complex patients undergoing interventional pain procedures, including communication with inpatient teams, surgical services, anesthesia, and referring providers.
Evaluate hospitalized patients with complex acute and chronic pain conditions who may benefit from interventional pain procedures.
Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery, and follow-up care.
Participate in post-procedure management and continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical pathway development, and multidisciplinary education.
Would consider a 35 or 40-hour position, Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–5:00 PM No nights, weekends, holidays. (Salary listed is based on 40 hours)
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Masters Degree in Nursing
Experience:
Minimum of one year of RN experience required
Experience in pain medicine, anesthesiology, perioperative care, critical care, surgery, or another related pediatric specialty preferred. (Would consider new graduate Nurse Practitioners with clinically relevant RN experience)
Experience caring for medically complex children and adolescents preferred.
Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines and coordinate complex patient care.
Licensure/ Certifications:
Current MA Licensed Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner
Status
Full-Time
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Standard Hours per Week
40
Pay Range
$124800.00-$200262.40 Annual
Office/Site Location
Brookline
Job Posting Category
Advanced Practice Provider
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Sign on Bonus (Example: $10,000)
$5,000+ based on experience
86439BR
Anesthesia
Job Posting Description
Boston Children's Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join the Division of Pain Medicine in a brand-new role as part of our Interventional Pain team. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized pediatric pain specialists caring for children, adolescents, and young adults undergoing advanced interventional pain procedures. This role will include opportunities for the NP to act as an ambassador for this service, representing the team at quality improvement discussion, regional and national presentations. The Nurse Practitioner will play a key role in coordinating and delivering care for patients undergoing interventional pain procedures, partnering closely with physicians, nurses, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams across the hospital.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with interventional pain physicians during procedures performed in the operating room and procedural areas.
Perform pre-procedure evaluations, review diagnostic studies, and ensure patients are clinically optimized for intervention.
Coordinate care for complex patients undergoing interventional pain procedures, including communication with inpatient teams, surgical services, anesthesia, and referring providers.
Evaluate hospitalized patients with complex acute and chronic pain conditions who may benefit from interventional pain procedures.
Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery, and follow-up care.
Participate in post-procedure management and continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical pathway development, and multidisciplinary education.
Would consider a 35 or 40-hour position, Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–5:00 PM No nights, weekends, holidays. (Salary listed is based on 40 hours)
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Masters Degree in Nursing
Experience:
Minimum of one year of RN experience required
Experience in pain medicine, anesthesiology, perioperative care, critical care, surgery, or another related pediatric specialty preferred. (Would consider new graduate Nurse Practitioners with clinically relevant RN experience)
Experience caring for medically complex children and adolescents preferred.
Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines and coordinate complex patient care.
Licensure/ Certifications:
Current MA Licensed Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner
Status
Full-Time
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Standard Hours per Week
40
Pay Range
$124800.00-$200262.40 Annual
Office/Site Location
Brookline
Job Posting Category
Advanced Practice Provider
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Sign on Bonus (Example: $10,000)
$5,000+ based on experience
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pediatric nurse practitioner jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active Massachusetts RN license and APRN authorization to practice as a pediatric nurse practitioner
- National board certification as a PNP-PC or PNP-AC through PNCB or ANCC
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from an accredited program
- Completed pediatric nurse practitioner clinical hours through an accredited graduate program
- Current BLS and PALS certification required by most Massachusetts pediatric employers
- Prescriptive authority registration with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pediatric nurse practitioner in Massachusetts?
You become a pediatric nurse practitioner in Massachusetts by earning a graduate degree, completing a PNP-specific clinical program, passing a national board exam through PNCB or ANCC, and applying for APRN authorization through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. Massachusetts requires separate prescriptive authority registration for NPs who will prescribe medications. The Board issues a combined RN and APRN license, so you must hold an active Massachusetts RN license as the foundation before applying for advanced practice designation.
How much do pediatric nurse practitioners make in Massachusetts?
Pediatric nurse practitioners in Massachusetts earn a median of about $142,440 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $111,950 for the lowest 10% to over $207,710 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pediatric nurse practitioners in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring pediatric nurse practitioners in Massachusetts right now include PM Pediatrics Management, Sturdy Health, and Boston Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's density of academic medical centers and freestanding children's hospitals means many openings come from large integrated health systems with dedicated pediatric departments rather than small independent practices.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most pediatric nurse practitioner jobs?
The cities with the most pediatric nurse practitioner openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Braintree, and Woburn. Boston drives the largest share of postings because of its concentration of academic children's hospitals and specialty pediatric practices, while Worcester and Springfield reflect strong regional medical center demand serving central and western Massachusetts populations without easy access to Boston-based care.
Are there remote pediatric nurse practitioner jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. Pediatric nurse practitioner work is fundamentally hands-on and requires in-person patient assessment, so fully remote roles are a small fraction of total openings. About 0% of pediatric nurse practitioner openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. The roles most likely to carry a remote or hybrid component are telehealth follow-up visits, care coordination, and chronic disease management within large Massachusetts health systems.
How can I get hired as a pediatric nurse practitioner in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate NP residency or fellowship program, and Massachusetts has some of the strongest options in the country through institutions like Boston Children's Hospital and Mass General Brigham, which run structured postgraduate programs designed for newly certified NPs. Candidates who enter from pediatric RN or NICU roles hold a meaningful advantage because the clinical exposure translates directly. Completing your DNP capstone or clinical hours at a Massachusetts pediatric site also builds relationships that often lead to direct hiring before graduation.
Where can I find and apply to pediatric nurse practitioner jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to pediatric nurse practitioner jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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