Pediatric Registered Nurse Jobs

Pediatric Registered Nurse jobs are open across children's hospitals, pediatric outpatient clinics, and health systems, at every level from new-grad to senior and charge nurse, with specializations in pediatric oncology, neonatal care, and PICU. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles1,323+
Top stateTexas
Top employerAmerican Traveler
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type89% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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REGISTERED NURSE: Ambulatory Care Services, Dermatology (Adult and Pediatric)
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REGISTERED NURSE: Ambulatory Care Services, Dermatology (Adult and Pediatric)
The University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$43.46 - $67.4/hr
On-Site
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
10,000+

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Pediatric RN FFS
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Pediatric RN FFS
AmeriCare
Orange, California
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
501-1,000

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New Grad RN Pediatric Float Pool
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New Grad RN Pediatric Float Pool
Intermountain Health
Lehi, Utah
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$32.27 - $35.22/hr
Hybrid
BLS Certification
10,000+

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RN Pediatric Neurology Triage
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RN Pediatric Neurology Triage
Corewell Health
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in nursing
10,000+

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Travel RN - Pediatric PACU
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Travel RN - Pediatric PACU
American Traveler
Manchester, New Hampshire
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
PALS Certification
501-1,000

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Pediatric Registered Nurse Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • American Traveler143
  • Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health82
  • Pediatric Home Service70
  • Maxim Healthcare48
  • Care Options For Kids28

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services48
  • Insurance17
  • Education13
  • Technology & Software1
  • Consulting & Professional Services1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in pediatric registered nurse jobs.

  • Active RN license in the state of employment or compact licensure
  • Current PALS certification required at time of hire or within 90 days
  • Minimum one to two years of pediatric or acute care nursing experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred or required for Magnet-status facilities
  • Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Strong family-centered care communication skills with pediatric patients and caregivers

Tips for Your Pediatric Registered Nurse Job Search

Tailor your resume to the unit

Hiring managers at children's hospitals scan for unit-specific experience fast. If you're applying to a PICU role, lead with vent management and vasoactive drips. For general pediatrics, front-load age-range experience and family-centered care. Generic nursing resumes don't convert.

List certifications above your experience

PALS, CPN, and any specialty certifications carry real weight in pediatric RN screening. Put them near the top of your resume, not buried in a footer. Recruiters filtering by certification miss candidates who tuck credentials at the bottom.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists pediatric registered nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target openings by acuity level

Children's hospitals post separately for NICU, PICU, CICU, and general peds floors. Applying to the wrong acuity tier wastes time. Read the required experience closely and only apply where your patient population and tech exposure actually align with what they list.

Prepare clinical scenario answers in advance

Pediatric interviews lean heavily on behavioral and scenario-based questions, not theory. Practice answering deteriorating-patient scenarios, family communication challenges, and charge-nurse delegation situations out loud before your panel interview.

Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay

Night and weekend differentials in pediatric nursing can add up significantly over a year. During the offer stage, ask for the full compensation breakdown including differentials, float pool premiums, and on-call pay before accepting or declining.

Pediatric Registered Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most pediatric registered nurses?

The companies hiring the most pediatric registered nurses right now include American Traveler, Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health, and Pediatric Home Service, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Children's hospital systems and large integrated health networks tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.

How many pediatric registered nurse jobs are remote?

About 11% of pediatric registered nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of bedside care. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or telehealth options include pediatric case management, care coordination, utilization review, and pediatric telephone triage nursing roles.

How do you become a pediatric registered nurse?

You become a pediatric registered nurse by earning an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, passing the NCLEX-RN licensure exam, and gaining clinical experience in a pediatric setting. After working in a pediatric unit, you can pursue the Certified Pediatric Nurse credential through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board to formalize your specialty expertise.

How do you get hired as a pediatric registered nurse with little experience?

New graduates get into pediatric nursing most often through new-grad residency programs at children's hospitals, which are designed specifically for RNs without specialty experience. Applying with pediatric clinical rotation hours on your resume, obtaining PALS before your interviews, and targeting community pediatric clinics or outpatient settings as entry points all improve your chances when inpatient competition is high.

What does the pediatric registered nurse interview process look like?

Most pediatric RN interviews include a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with the nurse manager and charge nurses on the unit. Expect clinical scenario questions about pediatric deterioration, family communication, and prioritization under high patient ratios. Some facilities add a unit tour or a skills assessment before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to pediatric registered nurse jobs?

You can find and apply to pediatric registered nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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