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 Home, Hope & Healing hiring at this level now.

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Open roles164+
Top stateVirginia
Top employerMaxim Healthcare
Top cityCharlottesville, VA
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Maxim Healthcare
Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Homecare | Lexington, MA | $52–$56/hr
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Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Homecare | Lexington, MA | $52–$56/hr
Maxim Healthcare
Lexington, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$52 - $56/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Clinical Nurse I - RN - Pediatric and OB-GYN Audubon Practice – Days
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Clinical Nurse I - RN - Pediatric and OB-GYN Audubon Practice – Days
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Manhattan, New York
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
$130k - $141k/yr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Penn State Health
RN Attending Nurse - Leader Pediatric Mult Spec
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Penn State Health
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RN Attending Nurse - Leader Pediatric Mult Spec
Penn State Health
York, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Penn State Health
RN Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
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Penn State Health
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RN Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Penn State Health
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Inova Health
Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool
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Inova Health
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Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool
Inova Health
Falls Church, Virginia
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Entry Level Pediatric Registered Nurse Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Maxim Healthcare
    Maxim Healthcare14
  • OU Health
    OU Health9
  • Home, Hope & Healing
    Home, Hope & Healing8
  • Bayada Home Health Care
    Bayada Home Health Care8
  • University of Virginia
    University of Virginia6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services133
  • Insurance14
  • Education12
  • Investment & Asset Management6
  • Non-Profit & Social Services3

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 Home, Hope & Healing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 0% of entry level pediatric registered nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of August 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 August 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.