Childrens Specialized Hosp
Specialty hospital in Mountainside, NJ
- Hiring nights and days
- Nurse residency
From 3 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 28, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be joining Children's Specialized Hospital in Mountainside, New Jersey—the headquarters of a pediatric specialty system inside RWJBarnabas Health that cares for children from birth to 21 across more than a dozen New Jersey sites.
Employer research, Jul 28, 2026
You can enter through the RWJBarnabas Health New Graduate RN Residency—PTAP Accredited with Distinction—with four cohorts a year (March, June, September, December), day or night shifts, and a pediatrics specialty track that includes Children's Specialized.
For new gradsSources
As a resident you are paired with a staff RN preceptor, and mentorship plus group meetings continue through the full year.
For new gradsSources
Mountainside hires into Pediatric Long Term Care for medically fragile children, with Charge Nurse roles posted alongside CNA and LPN openings on that team.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: RWJBarnabas Health New Graduate RN Residency · PTAP Accredited with Distinction by ANCC · 4 cohorts per year · Applications: Cohorts March, June, September, December; Day or Night shifts
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: 2 of the 3 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
RWJBarnabas Health New Graduate RN Residency · PTAP Accredited with Distinction by ANCC · 4 cohorts per year · Applications: Cohorts March, June, September, December; Day or Night shifts
Childrens Specialized Hosp · employer research
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- Preceptors and orientation
Residents assigned a staff RN preceptor; mentorship and group meetings continue through the year
Childrens Specialized Hosp · employer research
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- Scheduling
Challenging work schedule and high productivity demands noted; some roles no weekends/holidays; Nursing Supervisor night shift posted
Childrens Specialized Hosp · employer research
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- Charge opportunities
Charge Nurse positions posted for Pediatric Long Term Care in Mountainside and Toms River
Childrens Specialized Hosp · employer research
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As of 2026Source: facebook.com
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
RN Residency Program (RN) RWJBarnabas Health Care System new graduate RNs; pay range $48.29-$49.53 per hour for NJ
As of 2026
Units hiring now
- Ambulatory clinicDays 11 open
- PediatricNights 11 open
- RehabNights 11 open
Pediatric Long Term Care
Hiring CNA, LPN, or Charge Nurse for Pediatric Long Term Care team in Mountainside and Toms River.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: facebook.comInpatient Rehabilitation (New Brunswick)
CMS staffing: RN per bed 0.71, HPPD 5.0, RN staffing 63, daily census 54, 79% occupancy.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.comLong Term Care / Respite / Palliative
Two LTC facilities in Mountainside and Toms River for medically fragile children; also respite and palliative care.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: ipfcc.org
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Supportive culture and purpose with children
- Staff cite camaraderie, supportive atmosphere, and fulfillment helping children and families.
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- Limited advancement
- Many report few promotion and professional-development paths, causing frustration.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Productivity and scheduling stress
- High productivity demands and inconsistent scheduling contribute to stress and burnout; some feel penalized for time off.
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More review themes
- Mixed management views
- Some praise open-door and supportive direct managers; others cite upper-management disorganization and low support.
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- Pay and benefits ratings middling
- Compensation and benefits score around mid-3s; one recent review called pay awesome.
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The hard parts
Many nurses report few promotion and professional-development paths, which leaves people frustrated once they want to move up.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
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?
Common questions
Does Childrens Specialized Hosp hire new grads?
Its nurse residency: RWJBarnabas Health New Graduate RN Residency · PTAP Accredited with Distinction by ANCC · 4 cohorts per year · Applications: Cohorts March, June, September, December; Day or Night shifts.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts and 1 is a day shift.
Which units are hiring?
Ambulatory clinic (1), pediatric (1) and rehab (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Childrens Specialized Hosp, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Childrens Specialized Hosp
- RN
- Night shift
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Registered Nurse Supervisor, Night Shift
$61–$79/hr
- RN
- Night shift
Sources
- allnurses.com/hospitals/new-jersey/new-brunswick/childrens-specialized-hospital-r3144
Nursing here
- facebook.com/ChildrensSpecialized/posts/were-hiring-nurses-to-join-our-long-term-care-team-in-mountainside-and-toms-rive/1156801903144702
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.ca/Reviews/Children-s-Specialized-Hospital-salary-Reviews-EI_IE27746.0,31_KH32,38.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Children-s-Specialized-Hospital-E27746-RVW54646514.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Children-s-Specialized-Hospital-Reviews-E27746.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Children's-Specialized-Hospital/reviews
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- ipfcc.org/profiles/childrens-specialized.html
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- rwjbarnabashealthcareers.org/job/150892/rn-residency-program-rn-rwjbarnabas-health-care-system-nurses-us-nj
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- rwjbh.org/childrens-specialized-hospital
Employer website
- rwjbh.org/for-health-care-professionals/nursing/the-institute-for-nursing-excellence/new-graduate-rn-residency
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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