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Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Unit
Part-Time | 12-Hour Day & Night Flex Shifts | Competitive Salary
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center – Pediatric Unit, Queens, NY

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children
Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s Pediatric Unit, providing compassionate, family-centered care to infants, children, and adolescents. Our integrated team includes pediatric specialists in cardiology, pulmonology, infectious diseases, nephrology, neonatal-perinatal medicine, emergency medicine, and more, giving you exposure to a wide range of pediatric subspecialties in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

We are seeking dedicated Pediatric RNs—both experienced (1–2 years preferred) and strong new graduates—to join our collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented team.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Full 1199 Union Benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO
  • 12-hour day and night flex shifts for work-life balance
  • Professional development, continuing education, and career advancement opportunities

Why Join Our Pediatric Team

  • Exposure to multiple pediatric subspecialties and advanced care techniques
  • Work in a dynamic, high-volume unit serving a diverse patient population
  • Collaborate with a supportive, multidisciplinary team
  • Opportunity to grow your career in pediatric nursing, including clinical advancement and specialty certifications
  • Make a meaningful impact on infants, children, adolescents, and their families

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents
  • Conduct routine screenings and record patient health histories
  • Interpret laboratory tests and implement individualized care plans
  • Administer medications and vaccinations; assess and manage pain effectively
  • Monitor patients for signs of abuse or neglect and report per protocols
  • Educate patients and families on health, wellness, and treatment plans
  • Collaborate with physicians and pediatric specialists to optimize patient outcomes

Tagged as: adolescents, children, pediatric

Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program (BSN preferred)
  • Current New York State RN License
  • 1–2 years pediatric experience preferred; new graduates with strong clinical rotations considered
  • BLS and PALS certification (AHA)
  • Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity pediatric setting

Apply Today
Join our dedicated Pediatric Unit at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and make a difference in the lives of children and families every day. Apply through our careers portal for immediate consideration.

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