From 3 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 17, 2026Sources
The short version
You walk into a hospital designed, equipped, and staffed only for children — the region's pediatric trauma center. The Pediatric Emergency Department is a Level I trauma ED that treats more than 100,000 children a year.
Employer research, Aug 17, 2026
You would work in the region's only dedicated pediatric emergency department — a Level I trauma center that treats more than 100,000 children a year.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: jobs.rchsd.orgThis is a Magnet-designated organization, and the Pediatric ED holds an ENA Lantern Award.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: jobs.rchsd.orgThe one posting we have pays $64.39 an hour, and the employer describes competitive salaries, generous PTO, and a retirement contribution match.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: new grad RN residency
- Case management nurses: 2 of 3 roles
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
new grad RN residency
Rady Children's Health · employer research
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As of 2026Source: instagram.com- Preceptors and orientation
Supportive multidisciplinary environment that values communication, inclusion, collaboration, and mentorship
Rady Children's Health · employer research
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As of 2026Source: jobs.rchsd.org- Career development
Employer says the nursing team receives support, rewards, and career advancement opportunities
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As of 2026Source: jobs.rchsd.org- Union representation
Union roles reported
From employer postings
- Scheduling
Posted Pediatric ED RN is part-time 0.6 FTE (24 hrs/week) nights on 8-hour shifts; employer also advertises full-time, part-time, and per-diem RN roles
Rady Children's Health · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: jobs.rchsd.org
Benefits
The employer states competitive salaries, robust benefits, generous PTO, and retirement savings with a contribution match.
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
Qualified candidates for the Pediatric ED RN role are eligible for a sign-on bonus; amount and commitment not stated
As of 2026
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- Relocation
Qualified candidates for the Pediatric ED RN role are eligible for a relocation bonus; amount not stated
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Employer states competitive salaries, robust benefits, generous PTO, and retirement savings with a contribution match
As of 2026
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Units hiring now
- Case management2 open
- ERNights 11 open
Pediatric Emergency Department
Nationally recognized Level I pediatric trauma ED treating 100,000+ children annually; ENA Lantern Award; Magnet organization.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.rchsd.orgNeonatal Intensive Care
Career site lists active Neonatal Intensive Care openings among posted clinical departments.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.rchsd.orgHematology/Oncology
Career site lists inpatient and outpatient Hematology/Oncology openings.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.rchsd.org
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- New-grad RN residency cuts
- Workers tied to the Orange County side say the system is cutting or suspending its new-grad RN residency.
Sources
As of 2026Source: instagram.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?
- Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?
Living in San Diego, CA
Trade harsh winters for coastal marine layers and post-shift surfs at Ocean Beach. San Diego balances premier healthcare hubs across Hillcrest and La Jolla with walkable craft breweries in North Park. With everyday costs running about 12% above the national average, your downtime is rewarded with year-round sunshine and sandstone bluffs along Torrey Pines.
Browse roles in San Diego- Metro price level · San Diego area
- 12% above the national average
- BEA index 111.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,313/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $108,077/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Rady Children's Health hire new grads?
Its nurse residency: new grad RN residency.
Which units are hiring?
Case management (2) and ER (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Rady Children's Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Rady Children's Health
RN Case Manager - Case Management
$61–$94/hr
- RN
RN Case Manager (Casual) - Case Management
$61.22 - $105.37 a day
- RN
- Per diem
- RN
- 8-hour nights
- ADN accepted
Sources
- instagram.com/reel/DZDQaPBxbQF
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- jobs.rchsd.org/job/san-diego/registered-nurse-rn-part-time-nights-pediatric-emergency-department/1717/99252288416
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- jobs.rchsd.org/business/salary_time/day/1717/5
Nursing here
- rchsd.org
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