Pediatric Registered Nurse Jobs in Connecticut
Pediatric Registered Nurse jobs in Connecticut are consistently active, concentrated in children's hospitals, large academic medical centers, and pediatric specialty clinics serving families statewide. Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport anchor most of the hiring, with established systems like Connecticut Children's, Yale New Haven Health, and Hartford HealthCare posting regularly across inpatient, outpatient, and NICU settings. The most in-demand specialties are pediatric critical care, neonatal intensive care, and pediatric emergency nursing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Seeking a Full Time LPN or RN to work in BCHP's Children?s Medical Group Office in Greenwich, CT. We do require a CT state LPN or RN license to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay:
- LPN pay rate will be approx. $26/hr-$33/hr depending on experience
- RN pay rate will be approx. $34/hr-$40/hr depending on experience
Requirements:
- We do require a CT state LPN or RN license to be considered for this opportunity.
New Graduates are welcome, will Train in house. We are open to reviewing both full time and part time candidates for this position
SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Takes patients vital signs, height and weight
- Assists physician, prepares and stocks exam rooms
- Assigns patients and physicians to exam rooms
- Prepares daily assignment for medical support staff
- Communicates with front desk staff as necessary
- Provides direct and individualized nursing care, dressing wounds and incisions as directed by physician
- Assists physicians during patient exam
- Prepares, administers and records medications in accordance with division policy and procedure as directed
- Maintains appropriate supply of medications, immunizations and general nursing supplies
- Performs various testing which may include but not limited to - spirometry, EKG, urinalysis
- Triage phone calls answering basic questions and referring to physician when need arises.
- Records information concisely, accurately and completely in patient charts and/or on forms, etc
- Follow- up on diagnostic testing/lab results
- Ensure that test results are incorporated in patient chart
- Cleans and sterilizes equipment as necessary, calls prescriptions in to pharmacies
- Maintains strictest confidentiality of patient's records in accordance with BCHP policy and HIPAA regulations
- Ability to multi-task and set priorities accordingly.
- Other duties as necessary to ensure the smooth functioning of the office
BCHP will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
***** Sign-On Bonus******
Seeking a Full Time LPN or RN to work in BCHP's Children?s Medical Group Office in Greenwich, CT. We do require a CT state LPN or RN license to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay:
- LPN pay rate will be approx. $26/hr-$33/hr depending on experience
- RN pay rate will be approx. $34/hr-$40/hr depending on experience
Requirements:
- We do require a CT state LPN or RN license to be considered for this opportunity.
New Graduates are welcome, will Train in house. We are open to reviewing both full time and part time candidates for this position
SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Takes patients vital signs, height and weight
- Assists physician, prepares and stocks exam rooms
- Assigns patients and physicians to exam rooms
- Prepares daily assignment for medical support staff
- Communicates with front desk staff as necessary
- Provides direct and individualized nursing care, dressing wounds and incisions as directed by physician
- Assists physicians during patient exam
- Prepares, administers and records medications in accordance with division policy and procedure as directed
- Maintains appropriate supply of medications, immunizations and general nursing supplies
- Performs various testing which may include but not limited to - spirometry, EKG, urinalysis
- Triage phone calls answering basic questions and referring to physician when need arises.
- Records information concisely, accurately and completely in patient charts and/or on forms, etc
- Follow- up on diagnostic testing/lab results
- Ensure that test results are incorporated in patient chart
- Cleans and sterilizes equipment as necessary, calls prescriptions in to pharmacies
- Maintains strictest confidentiality of patient's records in accordance with BCHP policy and HIPAA regulations
- Ability to multi-task and set priorities accordingly.
- Other duties as necessary to ensure the smooth functioning of the office
BCHP will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The qualifications that appear most often in pediatric registered nurse jobs across Connecticut.
- Active Connecticut registered nurse license issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health
- Current BLS certification and pediatric advanced life support credentials such as PALS
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
- Minimum one to two years of clinical experience in a pediatric or neonatal care setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems commonly used in Connecticut hospitals
- Strong family-centered care skills and ability to communicate with pediatric patients of all ages
Pediatric Registered Nurse Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pediatric registered nurse in Connecticut?
You become a pediatric registered nurse in Connecticut by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, passing the NCLEX-RN, and obtaining your registered nurse license through the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Connecticut participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states may work here without a separate state license. Pursuing pediatric-specific experience through clinicals or residencies at children's hospitals strengthens your candidacy considerably.
How much do pediatric registered nurses make in Connecticut?
Pediatric registered nurses in Connecticut earn a median of about $102,740 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,350 for the lowest 10% to over $134,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pediatric registered nurses in Connecticut?
Connecticut pediatric registered nurse roles are posted by American Traveler, Affirmed Home Care, and Yale New Haven Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Connecticut's concentration of academic medical centers and dedicated children's facilities means many openings come from large integrated health systems with multiple pediatric units and specialty programs across the state.
Which Connecticut cities have the most pediatric registered nurse jobs?
Greenwich, New Haven, and Norwalk lead Connecticut for pediatric registered nurse openings. Hartford drives the most volume as home to Connecticut Children's and major Hartford HealthCare facilities, while New Haven's concentration of Yale New Haven Health campuses and academic medicine sustains strong demand, and Bridgeport draws on a large and growing pediatric patient population in Fairfield County.
How can I get hired as a pediatric registered nurse in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a nurse residency or new-graduate program at a Connecticut children's hospital or large health system. Connecticut Children's and Yale New Haven Health both run structured new-grad residencies that rotate through pediatric units and provide supervised clinical experience. Candidates coming from general med-surg, emergency, or mother-baby roles can also move laterally into pediatric positions. Holding a valid Connecticut RN license and a current PALS certification gives applicants a meaningful edge when competing for these entry-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to pediatric registered nurse jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to pediatric registered nurse jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings updated regularly. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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