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PRN Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) - Metairie, LA

Aveanna Healthcare logoAveanna Healthcare$25–$30/hrMetairie, LAFull timePosted 3mo ago
  • PRN / per diem
  • RN license

About the job

💙 Registered Nurse (RN)

Pediatric Day Healthcare Center

📍 Location: Metairie, LA

🌈 About the Role

Make every day meaningful by caring for children who inspire you.

Join our compassionate team at Aveanna Healthcare’s Pediatric Day Healthcare Center (PDHC) in Metairie, LA! We’re looking for Registered Nurses (RNs) who are ready to grow - whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced clinician.

This is your opportunity to gain hands-on pediatric experience in a supportive, family-centered environment where every smile matters.

🕒 Schedule That Fits Your Life

✨ Flexible scheduling – full-time and part-time options available

⏰ 12-hour shifts – enjoy your evenings and weekends!

🌞 Daytime only – No nights. No weekends. No holidays.

We make it easy to balance your career and your life while doing work that truly matters.

🩺 What You’ll Do

As a valued member of our care team, you’ll provide skilled and compassionate nursing care to children with complex medical needs.

Your daily impact will include

  • Delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to each child’s unique needs.
  • Administering medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed.
  • Collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team to develop personalized care plans.
  • Monitoring and documenting patient progress and communicating changes promptly.
  • Providing education and emotional support to families and caregivers.
  • Ensuring a safe, positive, and nurturing environment for every child.

🌟 Why You’ll Love Aveanna

At Aveanna, you’ll find more than a job - you’ll find a family that supports your growth and celebrates your success.

💼 We Offer

  • 💙 Flexible Scheduling – No nights, weekends, or holidays
  • 📚 Ongoing Training & Continuing Education
  • 💸 401(k) Savings Plan with Employer Match
  • 📈 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (with discounts!)
  • 🌍 Nationwide Career Advancement Opportunities
  • 🏆 Employee Recognition Programs & Resource Groups
  • 🤝 Employee Relief Fund – because we care for you, too

🎓 Requirements

Active Louisiana RN License

  • CPR Certification (can be obtained during orientation)

Clear Criminal Background Check

➕ Preferred

  • Pediatric nursing experience is a plus - but not required! We’ll provide all the training you need to succeed.

💙 Start Your Pediatric Nursing Journey With Us!

Whether you’re a new grad RN eager to learn or a seasoned nurse looking for meaningful work with kids, Aveanna offers the perfect place to grow your career - and your heart.

KEYWORDS: Pediatric, PDHC, PPEC, PECC, Home Health, Outpatient, Primary Care, School Nurse, Clinic, In-Person, Childcare, Daycare

🤝 Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action

Aveanna Healthcare is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

From Aveanna Healthcare's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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