Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

Registered Nurse – Pediatrics

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children

Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center's Pediatric Unit and provide compassionate, family-centered nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents in a dynamic acute-care environment.

Our Pediatric RNs work closely with physicians, specialists, and an interdisciplinary team to care for a diverse pediatric population with a wide range of medical needs. We are seeking nurses with strong clinical assessment skills, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to pediatric nursing.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Full 1199 union benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off 12-hour day and night flex shifts
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, age-appropriate nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents
• Perform comprehensive assessments and monitor changes in patient condition
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans
• Administer medications and treatments and provide effective pain management
• Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in pediatric patients' clinical status
• Educate and support patients and families throughout treatment
• Collaborate with physicians, pediatric specialists, and the interdisciplinary care team

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program Current New York State RN License 1–2 years of recent acute-care pediatric nursing experience preferred New graduate RNs with strong pediatric clinical experience may be considered BLS and PALS certification (AHA) Strong pediatric assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and clinical decision-making skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute-care pediatric environment Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Previous inpatient pediatric nursing experience Pediatric nursing certification