Entry Level Pediatric Registered Nurse Jobs
New grad pediatric registered nurse jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical internship work or a focused practicum can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Education, with employers like Maxim Healthcare, OU Health, and Bayada Home Health Care hiring at this level now.
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34105 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing Float Pool: Brenner Pediatric
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Full Time, Days, 7a-7p
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$38.20 - $57.30
Registered Nurse (RN) - Peds Float Pool
Winston Salem, NC, United States
Where You Will Work:
The Pediatric Float Pool is a highly skilled team of nurses who provide care across the entire children’s hospital, including the NICU, PICU, acute care, hematology/oncology, and pediatric emergency department. This team exemplifies adaptability, clinical excellence, and self-motivation—thriving in diverse care environments while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality. Members of the float pool demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and flexibility, seamlessly integrating into various units to support patient care needs. Their versatility and professionalism make them an essential part of the hospital’s pediatric care continuum.
We’re Looking For:
- REQUIRED: 1 year RN experience & At least 1 year Peds experience
- Float pool experience preferred
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
What You’ll Do:
- As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
About This Location:
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, located in Winston-Salem, NC, is a key part of our nationally recognized academic health system. Our 885-bed tertiary care hospital houses the region’s only children’s hospital, burn center, and Level I adult and pediatric trauma centers. The campus is also home to a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and to clinical centers of excellence in multiple specialties including cardiovascular, brain health and neurology, sports medicine and orthopedics, transplantation and nephrology.
Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.
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Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
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Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
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About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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Entry Level Pediatric Registered Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level pediatric registered nurse job?
Start by targeting hospitals, pediatric specialty clinics, and children's health systems that run new graduate residency or nurse externship programs, since these are designed for candidates with limited bedside experience. Highlight any pediatric clinical rotations, practicum hours, or volunteer work with children in your application. A current BLS certification, NCLEX passage, and a cover letter that speaks directly to pediatric patient populations give entry level candidates a meaningful edge.
Which companies hire entry level pediatric registered nurses?
Companies hiring entry level pediatric registered nurses right now include Maxim Healthcare, OU Health, and Bayada Home Health Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from children's hospitals, large health systems with dedicated pediatric units, and outpatient pediatric practices that invest in new graduate onboarding and structured orientation programs.
Are there remote entry level pediatric registered nurse jobs?
Yes, though most pediatric nursing roles require in-person patient care. About 2% of entry level pediatric registered nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and these positions typically involve pediatric telephone triage, care coordination, utilization review, or telehealth support rather than direct bedside nursing.
Are these new grad pediatric registered nurse jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior pediatric registered nurse roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical rotations or practicum hours in place of prior employment, or explicitly mentions a new graduate residency program. Look for language like "new grads encouraged" or "orientation provided" as strong signals the employer is open to candidates early in their nursing career.
Which industries hire the most entry level pediatric registered nurses?
Entry Level pediatric registered nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate dedicated pediatric units, outpatient clinics, or community health programs that rely on a steady pipeline of newly licensed nurses to meet patient care demand.