Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Specialty hospital in Cincinnati, OH
- $68k–$134k/yr posted pay across 11 roles
- Hiring days and rotating
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 23 postings
The short version
Inside a pediatric powerhouse where fetal-care nurses operate at the frontier of high-risk obstetrics
Cincinnati Children's pairs a tiered RN career structure with deeply coordinated multidisciplinary teams in one of the country's most specialized fetal care programs, though the emotional weight of complex diagnoses defines the daily work.
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 23 roles welcomes new grads
Nursing here
Nurses function within multidisciplinary teams spanning maternal-fetal medicine, neonatology, anesthesia, and surgical specialties, with a tiered structure that recognizes advanced expertise at the RN III level. The institution emphasizes quality improvement and evidence-based practice, and nurses have reportedly co-designed an AI-powered voice assistant in collaboration with Memorial Hermann. Employee reviews on Indeed average 3.9 across over 1,100 ratings. The clinical environment involves high-risk pregnancies and complex fetal conditions, with significant emotional demands from supporting families navigating potentially life-threatening diagnoses.
The hard parts
High-stress clinical environment involving high-risk pregnancies and complex fetal conditions
Employer research
Significant emotional demands of supporting patients and families navigating complex and potentially life-threatening diagnoses
Employer research
Advanced monitoring requirements with need to rapidly recognize and respond to maternal and fetal clinical changes
Employer research
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 Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati blends Midwestern warmth with riverfront charm along the Ohio River. The revitalized Over-the-Rhine district offers dining and culture, while Mount Adams delivers hilltop city views. It's a city where historic architecture and brewery heritage create an inviting home base for nurses seeking community and character.
Browse roles in Cincinnati- Metro price level · Cincinnati area
- 5% below the national average
- BEA index 95.4 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,001/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $52,909/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Cincinnati Children's Hospital hire new grads?
1 of 23 roles welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 20 roles with a stated shift, 12 are day shifts, 5 are rotating shifts and 3 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Oncology (3), home health (2), CICU (1), ER (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Cincinnati Children's Hospital
- RN
- Day shift
- Liberty Clinics
Int Care RN I, .9 fte
$69,000–$89,000/year
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Day shift
- ADN accepted
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Amb Svcs Orthopaedics Ctr
- RN
- Day shift
- Amb Svcs Rheumatology
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Night shift
- Burnet Emergency Department
- RN
- Day shift
- Amb Svc Gastroenterology
RN Clinical Manager, PICU
$103,000–$134,000/year
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Either 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM or 7:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Registered Nurse I, CICU
$37–$41/hr
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Rotating shift
- ADN accepted
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Rotating shift
- ADN accepted
Integrative Care RN
$68,000–$86,000/year
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- 8-hour days
- ADN accepted
RN Care Manager NICU Inpatient
$82,000–$104,000/year
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- 8-hour days
Registered Nurse Care Manager (Navigator) – Viral-Specific T-Cell Program
$82,000–$104,000/year
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- 8-hour days
RN Care Manager Neuro-Oncology
$82,000–$104,000/year
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- 10-hour days
- ADN accepted
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Rotating shift
- ADN accepted
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Home Health Agency
Registered Nurse, SRU
$37–$41/hr
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Per diem
Integrative Care RN, PRN/Stand-By/As Needed
$68,000–$86,000/year
- RN
- Day shift
- Per diem
Registered Nurse Coordinator – Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program
$82,000–$104,000/year
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- 10-hour days
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