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How much do cdh nursing jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for cdh nursing in the United States is $90,935.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $103,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CDH nurse?

A CDH (Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia) nursing job involves caring for newborns and infants diagnosed with CDH, a condition where the diaphragm fails to fully develop, allowing abdominal organs to move into the chest cavity. Nurses in this role work in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) alongside doctors and respiratory therapists to manage breathing support, monitor vital signs, and assist with surgical interventions. They provide specialized care, educate families about the condition, and offer emotional support throughout treatment and recovery. Strong critical thinking and neonatal experience are essential for this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a CDH nurse in a hospital setting?

As a CDH Nurse, your daily responsibilities often include closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and managing ventilatory support for infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. You'll collaborate closely with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and surgeons to coordinate care plans, and frequently provide emotional support and education to families. Documentation of patient progress and participating in family care conferences are common duties. This role is fast-paced and highly collaborative, requiring continuous communication with the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the CDH nursing position, and why are they important?

To excel in CDH Nursing (Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Nursing), you need specialized knowledge in neonatal or pediatric intensive care, along with an active RN license and experience in critical care settings. Familiarity with advanced life support equipment, ventilators, and EMR systems is typically required, as well as certifications like PALS or NRP. Strong critical thinking, emotional resilience, and effective communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies are essential for delivering complex care, supporting families, and ensuring the best outcomes for critically ill infants with CDH.

What is the easiest Cdh Nursing job that pays well?

In CDH nursing, roles such as outpatient or home health nursing tend to be less physically demanding and may offer competitive pay. These positions often require basic certifications like CPR and a valid nursing license, with flexible schedules and less acute patient care responsibilities. However, pay varies based on experience, location, and specific employer requirements.
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Infographic showing various Cdh Nursing job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 54% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,935 per year, or $43.7 per hour.

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, General Surgery (40 hrs)

Boston, MA • On-site

Boston Children's Hospital
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$128K - $206K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, General Surgery
Key Responsibilities:
  • Providing coordination and direct care to patients diagnosed with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
  • Functioning as the point person for patients in the hospital and coordinating pre-hospitalization care with the neonatology and maternal fetal medicine teams.
  • Majority of time will be spent caring for inpatients – including daily review of patient data, performing physical exams and assessments, assist in bedside procedures or coordination of care under the supervision of the CDH team physician(s).
  • Participating in daily morning ICU rounds, as well as rounds on the inpatient surgical floor to reinforce plan of care and communicate with families at the bedside.
  • Liaison to the core CDH team to communicate concerns and plans throughout the day. Creation of daily sign-out email with events, follow up and plans.
  • Coordinate and lead weekly multidisciplinary CDH rounds.
  • Establish educational initiatives for bedside providers for the routine care of CDH patients.
  • Working with CDH team in marketing and publicity initiatives, research and database development.
  • Assisting with outpatient care on occasion, which may include direct patient care in clinic, telephone triage, and coordination of home care, and provision of ongoing support to patients, their families and referring providers.
  • Excellent communication skills, flexibility, interest and experience working in a team setting/complex academic environment will be essential.
  • Working with 2nd inpatient CDH Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to carry out the above responsibilities.
  • Working 40 hours per week, four 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
  • A Master’s of Science in Nursing or a Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
Experience:
  • 1 year of PA, or RN/NP acute care (hospital) experience required, 2+ years strongly preferred
  • NICU or ICU experience strongly preferred
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills and computer skills.
Licensure/ Certifications:
  • A current certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner
  • MA licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse, or Physician Assistant.

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

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