Pediatric Registered Nurse Jobs in California
Pediatric Registered Nurse jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in children's hospitals, large integrated health systems, and academic medical centers at every level from new graduate to clinical nurse specialist. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers like Children's Hospital Los Angeles, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, and Rady Children's Hospital are anchor institutions. The most sought-after specialties in California include pediatric intensive care, neonatal nursing, and pediatric oncology. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Journey Clinic RN provides comprehensive nursing care for patients in an ambulatory care environment based on individual physical, emotional, spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. This position facilitates care coordination by using the nursing process to assess, identify, plan, implement, and evaluate all aspects of care and teaching needs via direct and telephonic/telehealth or electronic encounters. This role works in collaboration with other members of the health care team. The Clinic RN maintains compliance with professional nursing standards and regulatory requirements and supports clinicians in delivering quality health care to patients. Actions will reflect the organization's core values.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Foundation and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited registered nursing school
Associate's Degree Nursing Or
Bachelor's Degree Nursing
Upon hire: California Registered Nurse License
Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
18 months professional nursing experience.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
Providence Clinical Network (PCN) is a service line within Providence serving patients across seven states with quality, compassionate, coordinated care. Collectively, our medical groups and affiliate practices are the third largest group in the country with over 11,000 providers, 900 clinics and 30,000 caregivers.
PCN is comprised of Providence Medical Group in Alaska, Washington, Montana and Oregon; Swedish Medical Group in Washington’s greater Puget Sound area, Pacific Medical Centers in western Washington; Kadlec in southeast Washington; Providence’s St. John’s Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Institute in Southern California; Providence Facey Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Foundation in Northern and Southern California; and Covenant Medical Group and Covenant Health Partners in west Texas and eastern New Mexico.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requsition ID: 464412
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Patient Care (Non-Acute)
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Per-Diem
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Nursing
Department: 7520 PEDIATRIC CA DOYLE PARK
Address: CA Santa Rosa 500 Doyle Park Dr
Work Location: St Joseph Heritage-Pediatrics-Doyle Park
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $57.82 - $89.77
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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Pediatric Registered Nurse Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- American Traveler12

- Maxim Healthcare5

- BrightStar Care4

- UCSF Health3

- MemorialCare2

Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pediatric registered nurse jobs across California.
- Active California Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
- Current BLS and PALS certification required for all pediatric acute care settings
- Minimum one year of hands-on pediatric or NICU clinical nursing experience preferred
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or enrollment in an RN-to-BSN completion program
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong family-centered communication skills and experience with developmentally appropriate care
Pediatric Registered Nurse Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pediatric registered nurse in California?
To become a pediatric registered nurse in California, you must first earn a nursing degree, either an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, pass the NCLEX-RN exam, and obtain an active California RN license through the California Board of Registered Nursing. After licensure, most nurses enter pediatric practice by applying to new-graduate residency programs at children's hospitals or pediatric units within large health systems, where clinical rotations build specialty competency.
How much do pediatric registered nurses make in California?
Pediatric registered nurses in California earn a median of about $140,270 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $101,260 for the lowest 10% to over $213,320 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pediatric registered nurses in California?
Employers hiring pediatric registered nurses in California right now include American Traveler, Maxim Healthcare, and BrightStar Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's concentration of freestanding children's hospitals and large academic medical centers means pediatric nursing openings appear consistently across the state throughout the year.
Which California cities have the most pediatric registered nurse jobs?
San Francisco, Oakland, and San Diego have the most pediatric registered nurse openings in California. Los Angeles drives the largest share through its dense network of children's hospitals and university health systems, while San Francisco and San Diego benefit from major academic medical centers and nationally recognized children's hospitals that maintain consistent pediatric nursing demand.
Are there remote pediatric registered nurse jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Pediatric nursing is fundamentally a hands-on clinical role, so the vast majority of positions require in-person patient care. About 25% of pediatric registered nurse openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those roles tend to be in telehealth triage, care coordination, or utilization review rather than direct bedside care.
How can I get hired as a pediatric registered nurse in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is applying to a new-graduate nurse residency program at a California children's hospital or a pediatric unit within a large health system. Employers such as Children's Hospital Los Angeles, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, and Rady Children's Hospital run structured residency programs designed for nurses without specialty experience. Candidates who have completed a pediatric clinical rotation, hold a current California RN license, and have PALS certification have a clear advantage over those without any pediatric exposure.
Where can I find and apply to pediatric registered nurse jobs in California?
You can find and apply to pediatric registered nurse jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the ones that match.
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