Pediatric Registered Nurse Internships
Pediatric registered nurse internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on clinical experience, mentorship from working pediatric registered nurses, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. {{top_industries_phrase}} lead in openings, with {{top_employers_phrase}} among the employers posting roles now.
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Gould Medical Group is looking for a BE/BC Pediatric Hospitalist physician in Modesto, CA.
Position Details
- Starting base salary: $300,000
- Sign-on bonus
- Minimum shift requirement for Pediatric Hospitalist work is 121 24-hour shifts per year
- Required to be on site for 10 hours and be available offsite for 14 hours per 24-hour shift
- Hospital: Memorial Medical Center, 423-bed, Level 2 trauma
- Stable and growing group
- EHR: Epic
Qualifications
Board eligible or board certified in Pediatrics
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Standard Benefits
- Retirement Savings Made Easy: Receive 12% of your annual salary as an employer-funded 401(k) contribution (up to IRS limits) with no match requirement and no mandatory employee contribution. Connect with us to learn more about the eligibility for this benefit.
- Two-year shareholder track
- Annual CME allowance
- Full health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Group paid malpractice and tail coverage
- Annual profit sharing for shareholders
- Individual Performance Bonus
- Relocation assistance
Organization Details
Gould Medical Group is a growing, 600+ clinician multi-specialty group located about two hours east of San Francisco, California. Our communities offer quick access to the bay area as well as other hot spots such as Napa Valley, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe.
Community Information
Area Details
- Close proximity to the Bay Area but a lower cost of living
- Short driving distance to Yosemite, wine country, Lake Tahoe, Monterey
- Centrally located with quick access to skiing, hiking, surfing, and entertainment venues of various types
- Rapidly growing communities
- Excellent school options
- Average of 260 days of sunshine annually
Equal Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
Opportunity Information
Gould Medical Group is looking for a BE/BC Pediatric Hospitalist physician in Modesto, CA.
Position Details
- Starting base salary: $300,000
- Sign-on bonus
- Minimum shift requirement for Pediatric Hospitalist work is 121 24-hour shifts per year
- Required to be on site for 10 hours and be available offsite for 14 hours per 24-hour shift
- Hospital: Memorial Medical Center, 423-bed, Level 2 trauma
- Stable and growing group
- EHR: Epic
Qualifications
Board eligible or board certified in Pediatrics
Join Us and Enjoy
Standard Benefits
- Retirement Savings Made Easy: Receive 12% of your annual salary as an employer-funded 401(k) contribution (up to IRS limits) with no match requirement and no mandatory employee contribution. Connect with us to learn more about the eligibility for this benefit.
- Two-year shareholder track
- Annual CME allowance
- Full health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Group paid malpractice and tail coverage
- Annual profit sharing for shareholders
- Individual Performance Bonus
- Relocation assistance
Organization Details
Gould Medical Group is a growing, 600+ clinician multi-specialty group located about two hours east of San Francisco, California. Our communities offer quick access to the bay area as well as other hot spots such as Napa Valley, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe.
Community Information
Area Details
- Close proximity to the Bay Area but a lower cost of living
- Short driving distance to Yosemite, wine country, Lake Tahoe, Monterey
- Centrally located with quick access to skiing, hiking, surfing, and entertainment venues of various types
- Rapidly growing communities
- Excellent school options
- Average of 260 days of sunshine annually
Equal Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
Tips for Your Pediatric Registered Nurse Internship Search
Apply for summer cohorts in the fall
Large children's hospitals and health systems open summer nurse intern applications as early as September, months before the program starts. Smaller community hospitals and co-op positions post closer to their start dates. Check listings throughout the year so an early deadline from a large employer doesn't pass you by.
Build clinical proof before you apply
Hiring teams know intern applicants have limited work history, so a documented clinical skills log, a pediatric case summary, or a simulation-lab record gives them something concrete to evaluate. Name the pediatric-specific competencies you've practiced, such as pediatric vital-sign assessment or age-appropriate patient communication, rather than listing generic nursing tasks.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured nurse internship programs tied directly to your university, and your clinical faculty often know which health systems recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to employers running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you can reach and surfaces openings your peers may not find.
Practice your clinical interview scenarios out loud
Pediatric nurse intern screens typically include behavioral and situational questions built around real patient scenarios, such as how you'd respond to a distressed child or communicate with a caregiver. Practice your answers out loud and walk through your clinical reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through a scenario as much as the conclusion you reach.
Pediatric Registered Nurse Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a pediatric registered nurse internship?
Lead with your coursework, clinical simulation labs, and any patient-care portfolio documentation rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A documented clinical skills log or case-study portfolio gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where nursing recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a pediatric registered nurse internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for pediatric registered nurse interns is performance on real patient-care tasks, available unit headcount when you graduate, and return-offer timing aligning with licensure. Treat the internship as an audition, deliver consistently, and ask your manager about the process early without counting on a specific outcome.
When should I apply for pediatric registered nurse internships?
Earlier than most nursing students expect. Large health systems and children's hospitals recruit summer nurse intern cohorts the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller community hospitals and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss an early wave from a large employer.
Are pediatric registered nurse internships paid?
Most professional pediatric registered nurse internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by employer size, health system, geographic market, and whether the program runs as a formal residency or a summer cohort. Where employers disclose compensation, you'll see it on the listing, so it's worth reviewing each posting for that detail.
What should a pediatric registered nurse internship resume include?
Lead with projects and clinical experiences, not work history: two or three documented clinical rotations or simulation cases, the skills and equipment used, and any patient-population focus relevant to pediatrics. For pediatric registered nurse candidates, a clinical skills checklist or a documented case summary serves as the role-specific proof recruiters want to see. Add relevant coursework, keep the whole document to one page.
What is a nurse residency program for pediatric registered nurses?
Nurse residency programs are structured, paid transition programs at children's hospitals and large health systems designed specifically for new graduates moving into pediatric clinical practice. They typically run six months to one year, pair residents with experienced preceptors, and cover unit-specific protocols and advanced pediatric assessment skills. These programs recruit early, fill quickly, and are highly competitive, so apply in the first posted wave.
Can international students get pediatric registered nurse internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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