Children's Health of Northern CA
Specialty hospital in Saratoga, CA
From 3 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 5, 2026Sources
The short version
Children's Health of Northern California (CHoNC) is a pediatric-focused healthcare organization headquartered at 3777 S. Bascom Ave in Campbell, CA 95008. The organization operates multiple facilities across the South Bay area, including a pediatric hospital in Campbell, a pediatric subacute facility in Saratoga, and Scribbles & Giggles day health centers in both Saratoga and San Jose.
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- Pediatric nurses: 2 of 3 roles
Not a fit
- New grads: 2 of 3 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Saratoga
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Benefits
Job descriptions reference standard nursing responsibilities but do not enumerate benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, or paid time off.
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The hard parts
Pay and benefits rated lowest among categories at 3.5/5 on Indeed
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Very limited publicly available review data (only 2 reviews on Indeed), making comprehensive assessment difficult
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Subacute and skilled nursing pediatric care can be emotionally demanding
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Glassdoor reviews were inaccessible, limiting transparency into broader employee sentiment
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Saratoga, CA
Saratoga is an upscale Silicon Valley enclave at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains, known for tree-lined residential streets, wineries, and Hakone Gardens, a historic Japanese estate. Downtown Saratoga offers a quiet, village-like feel with boutique shops and dining. For RNs, it provides a calm suburban refuge within commuting distance of major Bay Area medical centers.
Browse roles in Saratoga- State price level · California
- 11% above the national average
- State index 110.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $3,501/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $250,001/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Children's Health of Northern CA hire new grads?
2 of 3 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which units are hiring?
Pediatric (2) and pediatrics (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Children's Health of Northern CA, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Children's Health of Northern CA
Sources
- chonc.org
Employer website
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