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How much do pediatric nurse internship program jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for pediatric nurse internship program in the United States is $16.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pediatric nurse internship program?

A Pediatric Nurse Internship Program is a structured training program designed for new nursing graduates or nurses transitioning to pediatric care. It provides hands-on clinical experience, mentorship, and classroom instruction focused on the unique needs of children and their families. The program helps participants develop the specialized skills and confidence necessary to care for pediatric patients in a hospital or clinical setting. Interns typically rotate through various pediatric units and work closely with experienced pediatric nurses and healthcare teams. Upon completion, nurses are better prepared to begin their careers in pediatric nursing.

What responsibilities can I expect during a pediatric nurse internship program, and how are assignments typically structured?

During a Pediatric Nurse Internship Program, you'll rotate through various pediatric units such as general pediatrics, neonatal intensive care, and pediatric emergency, gaining hands-on experience under the supervision of experienced nurses and preceptors. Daily responsibilities may include administering medications, monitoring vital signs, assisting with procedures, educating families, and documenting patient care. Assignments are often structured to gradually increase in complexity as your skills develop, with regular feedback and learning sessions to support your growth. Collaboration with physicians, child life specialists, and other healthcare professionals is a key part of the role, helping you build strong teamwork skills essential for pediatric care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pediatric nurse internship program participant, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Pediatric Nurse Internship Program, you need foundational nursing education, basic clinical skills, and usually current student status or recent graduation from an accredited nursing program. Familiarity with pediatric-specific electronic health records, vital sign monitoring equipment, and CPR/PALS certifications is often required. Compassion, patience, and excellent communication skills help interns connect with children, families, and healthcare teams. These competencies are critical for ensuring safe, effective, and empathetic care for pediatric patients during this formative stage of a nursing career.

What is the difference between Pediatric Nurse Internship Program vs Pediatric Nurse?

AspectPediatric Nurse Internship ProgramPediatric Nurse
CredentialsTypically requires nursing student status or recent graduation, with active RN licensureRequires active RN license and pediatric nursing certification if applicable
Work EnvironmentTraining settings such as hospitals, clinics, or pediatric units for students or new gradsFull-time clinical settings, hospitals, pediatric wards, outpatient clinics
PurposeProvides hands-on training and experience for nursing students or new nursesProvides direct patient care to children and their families

The Pediatric Nurse Internship Program is designed to train nursing students or recent graduates, offering supervised clinical experience in pediatric settings. In contrast, a Pediatric Nurse is a licensed professional providing ongoing patient care. The internship prepares individuals for a career as a Pediatric Nurse, who then works independently in pediatric healthcare environments.

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Infographic showing various Pediatric Nurse Internship Program job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $34,888 per year, or $16.8 per hour.

Graduate Nurse, Acute Care (Med Surg) Internship, Opportunities at Multiple Campuses (Full Time)

St. Luke's University Health Network

Orwigsburg, PA • On-site

$13.50 - $17.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

St. Luke's University Health Network rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 270 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

381st of 888 rated healthcare providers

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.Nurses are pivotal to providing the care that is needed and demanded in our communities. At St. Luke's, we are proud to be the forerunners of that higher quality standard. Our philosophy and professional practice model are our commitment to safe, compassionate and quality patient centered care. Nursing uniquely leaves a lasting impression on patients and families who rely on these skills.
Here at St. Luke's, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time. As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke's team to display PCRAFT values in every situation.
Acute care nurses practice in a premier environment facilitated by our mission to be recognized as expert providers of innovative, personalized and maximally safe patient care. St.Luke's fosters an environment of partnership with other members of the health care team while also placing high importance on developing nurses' leadership skills and celebrating the successes of our nursing team. Acute Care Nurses provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions and a wide variety of complexities. Acute care units are equipped with the latest advanced technology which may include Masimo's Patient Safety Net vital sign monitoring system and Electronic Whiteboards. Be a part of the multi-disciplinary team where relationships are highly valued and nurses build trusting bonds with their patients.

Sign on Bonuses may be available on select units up to $20,000 for qualified candidates

All graduate nurses will be required to participate in St. Luke's Acute Care internship, full-time paid position.

There are a variety of specialties available in our network for acute care nursing to expand your skill set and strengthen your knowledge with specific patient populations and disease processes.

  • Oncology
  • Neuroscience
  • Renal
  • Trauma
  • Orthopedics
  • Acute Rehab
  • Cardiac
  • Short Stay
  • Medical-Surgical

HOSPITAL LOCATIONS - openings may vary by campus availability:

  • Allentown Campus
  • Anderson Campus, Easton, Level 2 Trauma Center
  • Bethlehem Campus, Level 1 Trauma Center
  • Carbon Campus, Lehighton, Level 4 Trauma Center
  • Easton Campus
  • Geisinger St. Luke's Campus, Orwigsburg, Level 4 Trauma Center
  • Grand View Campus, Sellersville, Level 2 Trauma Center
  • Miners Campus, Coaldale, Level 4 Trauma Center
  • Monroe Campus, Stroudsburg, Level 4 Trauma Center
  • Orthopedic Hospital, Allentown
  • Sacred Heart Campus, Allentown
  • Upper Bucks Campus, Quakertown, Level 4 Trauma Center
  • Warren Campus, Phillipsburg NJ- to be considered for the Warren Campus, please apply here RN All Specialties, Warren Campus

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Full time, 36 or 40 hours per week

Holiday and weekend requirements per unit and company policies

What St. Luke's Acute Care RN Internship Offers:

  • The Length of the internship program is Full Time competency-based and is tailored to each individual adult learner.
  • Dedicated Education Team
  • Bridging the Preparation to Practice Gap
  • Support Transition from Novice to Advanced Beginner
  • A Progressive Arrangement of Seminars, Workshops, Supervised hands-on training, and Simulation
  • Clinical Preceptorship
  • Cultivate Leadership, Team Building, & Conflict Management

Ideal candidates for application to the St. Luke's Acute Care RN Internship Program are:

  • Nursing Students with prospective Spring/Summer/Winter graduation dates who will be eligible to sit for NCLEX and obtain licensure before start of Internship
  • Experienced RN's that have not worked in the Acute Care setting or have less than one year.

The Acute Care RN Internship is conducted at various sites within the St. Luke's University Health Network and is supervised by the Acute Care Internship coordinator. Upon successful completion of the Acute Care RN Internship Program, the intern will work in a St. Luke's Acute Care Unit where he/she will practice caring for patients across their lifespans.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs in depth, systematic assessment of all assigned patients.

  • Formulates collaborative and individualized plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes, using the nursing process and prioritizes patient care consistently utilizing available resources cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.

  • Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers. Demonstrates/models the Network's Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).

  • Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.

  • Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.

EDUCATION:

Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey (Warren Campus).

Or
Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Temporary Practice Permit issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transports patients weighing up to 500 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above should level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.

Please complete your application using your full legal name andcurrent home address. Be sure toincludeemployment history forthe past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you areencouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications andlicenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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