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Registered Nurse (RN) - PEDS

Shriners Children's

Sacramento, CA

$75.24/hr

About $156k–$221k/yr

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Posted May 14, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 19, 2026

What this means for you

Shriners Children's is a specialty hospital, so the case mix runs deep rather than wide. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $156k–$221k a year.

About this role

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Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law. Shriners Children’s Northern California is proud to be nationally ranked as a leader in pediatric orthopedics by U. S. News & World Report, in partnership with UC Davis Children’s Hospital. As an ACS-verified Level I Children’s Surgery Center, we are committed to providing world-class care in a family-centered environment. Our state-of-the-art facility specializes in orthopedics, rehabilitation, burns, pediatric surgery and cleft lip and palate services, transforming the lives of thousands of children every year from around the world. Joining our team means being part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to innovation, collaboration and making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and their families. At Shriners Children’s Northern California, you’ll find a supportive community, opportunities for growth, and the chance to contribute to life-changing work every day. The registered professional nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Shriners Hospitals for Children Professional Practice Model (FOCUSED), which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects. This position is pert time, non-exempt and benefits eligible. The pay range for this position is $75.24 - $106.22/hour. Compensation is determined based on relevant experience and department equity. * Performs professional nursing services for patients with a variety of needs utilizing the nursing process and within the scope, ethics and standards of practice as defined by the American Nurses Association and the California BRN Nurse Practice Act. * Supports the family centered care philosophy of Shriners Hospitals. * Collects and analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/issues * Identifies expected outcomes and develops a plan that prescribes strategies which address health promotion and restoration, health maintenance, or health related problems or issues and alternatives to attain expected outcomes * Implements the identified plan and coordinates care delivery * Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment * Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes * Applies the principles of professional codes of ethics that ensure individual rights in all areas of practice * Integrates evidence and research findings into practice * Demonstrates leadership behaviors in practice settings, across the profession, and in the community This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Required * CA RN License * BSN * BLS * PALS certification within 6 months of employment Preferred * One year of specialty experience

Skills for this role

Direct Patient CarePatient/family EducationTransitions of CareHealth PromotionHealth Maintenance

Certifications

BLSPALS

Requirements

  • CA RN License
  • CA RN License
  • BLS certification required
  • PALS certification required

Benefits

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off

About the employer

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Shriners Children's
Specialty Hospital

Shriners Children's is a century-old pediatric specialty healthcare system founded in 1922, originally known as Shriners Hospitals for Children. The organization provides high-quality specialty medical care to children and families regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status. The…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Named Forbes Best Mid-Sized Employer 2025 by Forbes and Statistica Inc.
  • Medical coverage available on first day of employment
  • 403(b) and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with up to 6% matching contributions after one year

What reviewers flag

  • Organization is undergoing transitions from inpatient hospital model to outpatient and clinic models at some locations, which may create uncertainty for nursing roles
  • As a non-profit philanthropic organization, compensation may not be competitive with larger for-profit healthcare systems
  • Pediatric specialty care can be emotionally demanding, particularly when working with children who have complex orthopedic, spinal, or burn conditions
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Living in Sacramento, CA

California's capital blends urban energy with easy access to nature, sitting where the Sacramento and American Rivers meet. Midtown's tree-lined streets and farm-to-fork dining scene give the city a distinct character, while proximity to San Francisco and the Sierra Nevada makes weekend escapes effortless.

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Metro price level · Sacramento area
7% above the national average
BEA index 106.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,779/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$87,321/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.

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