Nationwide Children’s Hospital Careers: Jobs & Hiring Info

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Hospital Careers Guide · Columbus OH · Jobs & Hiring Info

Nationwide Children’s Hospital careers, open jobs, hiring steps, Workday applications, benefits, and interview information

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Careers is the official hiring path for clinical, nursing, allied health, research, professional, information technology, physician, student, and support jobs across the Nationwide Children’s system.

Use this guide to find open positions, understand the Workday application process, prepare for interviews, check application status, review benefits categories, locate Employment Services, and avoid common hiring mistakes before applying.

View Open Jobs Official Careers Page Application FAQs Apply Steps
Hiring notice: This page is an independent job-search guide. It is not the Nationwide Children’s Hospital HR office, Workday support desk, recruiter, or official hiring decision source. Openings, pay, schedules, benefits, background checks, health screening, and interview steps can change by role. Always verify details on the official job posting before applying.
Official job portal Workday

Use the official Workday careers portal to search open positions and submit applications.

Main campus Columbus, OH

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is based at 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205.

Employment Services 611 E. Livingston Ave.

Applicants invited to Employment Services should check the official parking and route instructions.

Applicant parking 635 E. Livingston Ave.

The official application FAQ lists the adjoining applicant parking garage at this address.

Application status Candidate Dashboard

Use email updates and the Candidate Dashboard to check your application status.

Technical help HRSvcCntr email

Use HRSvcCntr@nationwidechildrens.org for application login or system error issues.

Start here: what kind of Nationwide Children’s Hospital job are you looking for?

The fastest path is to choose the right career category first, then search Workday with the correct keyword, location, shift, and experience level.

Your goal Best starting point What to check before applying
Find all open jobs Official Workday job listings Location, shift, full-time or part-time status, required credentials, schedule, experience level, and application deadline if shown.
Apply for nursing jobs Nursing Careers page and Workday nursing search RN level, unit, BSN requirement, license status, shift, specialty experience, new-grad wording, and orientation requirements.
Find non-clinical hospital jobs Support, professional, management, IT, and administrative career categories Department, hybrid or on-site status, technical skills, customer service needs, education, and required experience.
Find student or early-career options Student Opportunities and entry-level Workday filters Minimum age, school status, schedule, required recommendations, certifications, and whether the role accepts new graduates.
Check application status Candidate Dashboard Email updates, dashboard status, incomplete applications, required assessments, and recruiter messages.
Prepare for interview or onboarding Application FAQs and New Employee Resources Interview location, parking, background check, drug screen, immunization review, health assessment, and orientation steps.
Best search bundle: job title, department, location, shift, experience level, license or certification, degree, new graduate status, full-time or part-time preference, and whether you can work weekends, nights, or rotating shifts.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital job categories explained

The official careers page separates opportunities by passion area. Use the table below to pick the right keyword path.

Career area Common roles to search Best Workday search tip
Nursing Staff RN, RN care coordinator, patient care assistant, CRNA, clinical lead, nurse practitioner, physician assistant. Search by unit such as NICU, PICU, emergency, behavioral health, cardiac, primary care, or ambulatory clinic.
Allied health Respiratory therapy, rehabilitation, pharmacy, laboratory, imaging, therapy, and clinical support roles. Search your license or credential first, then filter by shift and location.
Behavioral health Behavioral health specialists, patient safety assistants, therapists, crisis unit roles, and mental-health support roles. Look for required degree, license, crisis-care experience, and age-group experience.
Information technology Information services, systems, applications, data, cybersecurity, EHR support, network, and technical operations. Search software, Epic/EHR, data, analyst, security, developer, support, or infrastructure terms.
Research Research staff, research faculty, clinical research coordinators, lab roles, data roles, and institute positions. Search by lab, principal investigator, specialty, coordinator, scientist, grant, or research assistant.
Professional and administrative Finance, HR, marketing, operations, scheduling, patient access, quality, analytics, education, and project roles. Search by department and required software skills, then read whether healthcare experience is required.
Support and non-medical Food service, environmental services, facilities, security, transport, supply chain, child care, and service roles. Filter by shift, weekends, physical requirements, and full-time or part-time status.
Physician and advanced practice Pediatric physician, specialty physician, advanced practice provider, fellowship-related roles, and practice opportunities. Search specialty name, board eligibility, board certification, clinical program, or practice location.
Students and early career Student opportunities, internships, new-grad roles, entry-level clinical support, and education-linked programs. Search “student,” “intern,” “new grad,” “resident,” “trainee,” or “assistant,” then read eligibility closely.
Keyword tip: Workday searches often work better with short role terms. Try “RN,” “patient care assistant,” “respiratory,” “research coordinator,” “analyst,” “social work,” “pharmacy,” “imaging,” “behavioral health,” “scheduler,” or “food service.”

How to apply for Nationwide Children’s Hospital jobs

Use this step-by-step process to avoid incomplete applications, wrong-role applications, and missed recruiter emails.

Open the official Workday careers portal. Start with the official Nationwide Children’s Workday site, not a copied job listing from a third-party board.
Search by role and location. Use a job title, department, specialty, shift, Columbus location, Toledo location, clinic location, or remote/hybrid term if shown.
Read the full posting before applying. Check required education, license, certification, experience, schedule, weekend or night requirements, physical requirements, and department expectations.
Create or sign in to your candidate account. Use an email address you check daily because recruiter updates, assessment links, interview details, and offer steps may arrive by email.
Upload a focused resume. Match your resume to the posting. Put licenses, certifications, clinical rotations, pediatric experience, EHR skills, customer service, research methods, or technical tools near the top when relevant.
Complete every required field. The official FAQ mentions required-field errors. Review each page before submitting so the application is not left incomplete.
Submit separate applications for separate jobs. The official FAQ says separate applications are needed for each position, even when your saved profile carries over some information.
Check your email and Candidate Dashboard. After applying, monitor your email and dashboard for review status, assessment requests, interview messages, and next steps.
Application safety warning: Apply through Nationwide Children’s official careers portal. Be careful with fake recruiters, payment requests, unofficial text messages, and job offers that do not come through a legitimate hiring process.

Candidate Dashboard and application status

The Candidate Dashboard is the best place to track submitted applications after you apply.

Use it for
Checking submitted applications, application status, incomplete applications, updates, and role-specific next steps.
Email still matters
Recruiters and system emails may send assessment links, interview requests, or missing-information requests to your email.
Incomplete status
If your application is not complete, return to the dashboard and continue the application before the role closes.
No response yet
Continue checking the dashboard and email. Hiring timelines vary by department, volume, urgency, and manager review.
Technical issue
If login or application errors prevent completion, the official FAQ lists HRSvcCntr@nationwidechildrens.org for technical issues.
Status check tip: Save the exact job title, requisition number if shown, date applied, department, shift, and location so you can track each application separately.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital hiring process: what happens after applying?

The official application FAQ describes a process that may include review, assessment, interview, offer steps, screening, and orientation.

Hiring stage What usually happens Applicant action
Application review Recruiting or hiring teams review your application against the job’s requirements and department needs. Make sure your resume clearly matches the posting before submitting.
Assessment Some candidates may receive an online assessment link by email. Complete it quickly and use the same email address tied to your application.
Interview Qualified candidates may be invited to meet Talent Acquisition, hiring managers, or department leaders. Prepare role examples, pediatric-care motivation, teamwork examples, and questions for the department.
Offer review If selected, details may include role, schedule, pay, start date, location, benefits eligibility, and conditions of employment. Review everything carefully before accepting and ask questions in writing when needed.
Background and health screening New hires complete background investigation, drug screen, health assessment, immunization review, and TB testing as required. Bring requested identification, immunization records, and forms to scheduled appointments.
Orientation New employees attend orientation and receive role, safety, mission, and onboarding information. Watch for Workday credentials, onboarding tasks, parking instructions, and first-day reporting details.
Offer caution: Do not resign from a current job, move, or make major plans until you understand the written offer, start date, screening requirements, and any conditions that must be completed first.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital nursing careers

Nursing is one of the most searched career paths at Nationwide Children’s, with clinical roles across inpatient, outpatient, homecare, specialty, emergency, critical care, behavioral health, and advanced practice areas.

RN and bedside roles

Search Workday for staff RN roles by unit, shift, specialty, and experience level. Review whether the posting requires hospital-based experience or accepts new graduates.

Patient care assistants

Patient care assistant roles may be a fit for applicants building clinical experience. Read education, certification, patient-care, and schedule requirements carefully.

Advanced practice roles

Nurse practitioner, physician assistant, CRNA, and other advanced practice roles require specific credentials, licenses, specialty experience, and clinical expectations.

Clinical recruiting contacts

The Nursing Careers page lists Clinical Talent Acquisition contacts by specialty areas. Use the official page for current names and email routing.

Nursing search term Why use it What to verify
RN Broadest search for registered nurse openings. Unit, shift, years of experience, license, BSN requirement, and new-grad eligibility.
NICU / PICU / CTICU Targets intensive-care pediatric units. Specialty experience, orientation length, certifications, night/weekend schedule, and float requirements.
Behavioral Health Finds psychiatric, crisis, safety, and behavioral health nursing roles. Unit type, age group, safety requirements, crisis experience, and training expectations.
Patient Care Assistant Finds clinical support roles that may fit entry-level or early-career applicants. Education, prior care experience, schedule, physical requirements, and weekend rotation.
Nurse Practitioner Targets advanced practice provider openings. Specialty certification, prescriptive authority, pediatric experience, and clinic or inpatient schedule.

Student opportunities, new graduates, internships, and early-career applicants

Nationwide Children’s states that it trains the next generation of health care professionals and offers student opportunities across healthcare career paths.

Students
Search the official careers page for student opportunities and role-specific eligibility. Some roles may require school enrollment, program approval, or specific rotations.
New graduate nurses
Review each RN posting carefully. If a position does not accept new graduates, the nursing FAQ says the job description may state “no new grad opportunity” or list required experience.
Recommendations
Some nursing application materials may ask for recommendations, including clinical instructor references depending on the program or role.
Minors
New employee resources include additional forms for new hires who are minors, including consent forms tied to drug testing, immunization, TB, and X-ray records.
Early-career strategy
Search entry-level terms such as assistant, aide, associate, representative, coordinator, student, intern, trainee, patient access, food service, environmental services, or patient care assistant.
New-grad resume tip: Put clinical rotations, pediatric exposure, simulation labs, certifications, volunteer work, customer service, languages, and schedule availability near the top.

Benefits, perks, and employee resources to review before accepting

Benefit eligibility can depend on job status, hours, role type, hire date, and offer terms. Use official pages and your offer documents for final details.

Benefit area What the official benefits section covers Question to ask before accepting
Health, wellness, and family Medical insurance, wellness resources, employee assistance, family resources, and related support categories. “Am I benefits eligible in this role, and when does coverage begin?”
PTO, disability, and life insurance Paid time off, disability coverage, life insurance, and leave-related benefit categories. “How does PTO accrue for my status, shift, and FTE?”
Financial and retirement Retirement savings, hospital match information, financial resources, and possible PSLF-related information for eligible employees. “What retirement options and employer match apply to this role?”
Education and development Education benefits, career development, tuition-related resources, and training opportunities. “Does this role qualify for tuition reimbursement, scholarships, or internal development programs?”
Employee extras Employee resource groups, discounts, referral opportunities, events, and additional employee resources. “Which extras apply immediately, and which require benefits eligibility or tenure?”
Benefits caution: Do not assume every benefit applies to contingent, part-time, temporary, student, PRN, or per-diem roles. Confirm eligibility in the job posting, offer, and HR materials.

Interview preparation for Nationwide Children’s Hospital jobs

Interviews may involve Talent Acquisition, hiring managers, department leaders, or unit staff. Prepare examples that match the job posting.

Interview topic What to prepare Example answer angle
Pediatric mission Why you want to work around children, families, and pediatric care. Connect your experience to safety, compassion, communication, and family-centered service.
Teamwork A time you worked with nurses, physicians, families, coworkers, supervisors, or cross-functional teams. Explain the situation, your action, and the positive result.
Safety and reliability Examples involving following procedures, reporting concerns, handling mistakes, or protecting patient information. Show that you ask questions, document correctly, and escalate concerns when needed.
Difficult interaction A time you helped an upset family, patient, customer, coworker, or visitor. Focus on listening, staying calm, solving the problem, and involving the right person.
Schedule and attendance Availability for nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, on-call, or required training. Be honest. Hospital roles often depend on reliable coverage.
Role-specific skills Certifications, software, clinical skills, research tools, customer service, equipment, or technical systems. Match your proof directly to the requirements in the posting.
Questions to ask: “What does success look like in the first 90 days?” “What schedule should I expect?” “How is training structured?” “What are the busiest parts of the role?” “What is the next step after this interview?”

Background check, drug screen, health assessment, immunization review, and orientation

New employee steps are important because a job offer can be conditional on completing required screening and onboarding tasks.

Step What to expect How to prepare
Background investigation Reference checking and criminal background search may be part of the selection process. Provide accurate work history, references, names, addresses, and disclosure information if requested.
Fingerprinting The official new employee resource page says the background check includes fingerprinting. Bring required ID and follow Talent Acquisition appointment instructions.
Pre-employment health assessment Assessment may include health history, medication review, basic vitals, urine drug screen, immunization review, and TB blood work. Gather vaccine records and respond quickly to scheduling messages.
Immunizations Employee Health reviews immunization history and may revaccinate if needed. Bring school, prior employer, or medical immunization records when requested.
COVID-19 vaccine status The official application FAQ says COVID-19 vaccination became optional for new hires and employees as of August 4, 2023. Check the current posting and employee health instructions for any role-specific updates.
Orientation New employees attend orientation and receive mission, values, safety, and onboarding information. Check Workday tasks, email, parking, start time, dress expectations, and required documents.
Screening caution: This section is informational only. Follow the current instructions sent by Talent Acquisition or Employee Health because requirements can vary by role, department, and law.

Hiring events, walk-in interviews, and recruiter contact points

Career events can be useful for high-demand roles, but applicants should verify the current event date and location before attending.

Career events calendar

Use the official Career Events Calendar to browse recruiting events by month and location. Event details can change, so verify before travel.

Nurse hiring events

The official careers section may list nursing interview events. Read whether the event is for inpatient, ambulatory, emergency, surgery, or another area.

What to bring

Bring a current resume, license or certification details, shift availability, questions, and any documents requested on the event page.

After the event

Ask whether you still need to submit a Workday application. Most hospital hiring still requires official application tracking.

Recruiter follow-up tip: After an event or interview, note the recruiter name, role title, department, date, and any next-step deadline.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Employment Services, main campus, parking, and map

Applicants invited for interviews or pre-employment steps should check the official instructions before going to campus.

Employment Services and Talent Acquisition

611 E. Livingston Ave.
Columbus, OH 43205
Applicant parking garage: 635 E. Livingston Ave.
Technical application support: HRSvcCntr@nationwidechildrens.org

Use this map only after you are instructed to report to Employment Services. Check the official email for parking, construction, and arrival details.

Main hospital campus

Nationwide Children’s Hospital
700 Children’s Drive
Columbus, OH 43205
Main phone: 614-722-2000
Toll-free: 800-792-8401

Use the main campus address for general hospital location. Job applicants should follow the specific address in their interview or onboarding email.

Application errors, login issues, incomplete applications, and troubleshooting

Small errors can stop an application from submitting or prevent recruiters from seeing complete information.

Problem What to try Why it helps
Required-field error Review every page and complete all fields marked required before submitting. The official FAQ identifies incomplete required fields as a common error.
Application left incomplete Log back into the Candidate Dashboard and continue the application before the job closes. A started application may not be reviewed until submitted.
Wrong resume uploaded Update the file before submitting or apply again only if the portal allows role-specific documents. Hiring managers need proof that matches the posting.
No recruiter email received Check spam, promotions, blocked senders, and the Candidate Dashboard. Assessment and interview links may arrive by email.
Cannot log in Use the official password reset or contact HRSvcCntr@nationwidechildrens.org for technical issues. Technical support can help with system access, not hiring selection decisions.
Job disappeared Search again by title, keyword, requisition number if saved, department, or similar role. Open jobs can close, pause, fill, or repost under a new title.

Common mistakes to avoid when applying

A stronger application is specific, complete, and matched to the posting.

Using one generic resume

Tailor each resume to the role. A nursing resume, IT resume, research resume, and support-services resume should not all look the same.

Ignoring shift and location

Read whether the role is day, evening, night, rotating, weekend, on-call, full-time, part-time, campus-based, clinic-based, or hybrid.

Missing license details

Clinical applicants should clearly list license state, license number when appropriate, certifications, expiration dates, and pediatric experience.

Not checking email

Recruiter calls, assessments, interview scheduling, and onboarding tasks can move quickly. Check email and dashboard often after applying.

Confusing patient contact with HR

Use Careers, Workday, Candidate Dashboard, and HR service channels for job applications. Do not use patient contact forms for job-status questions.

Trusting unofficial offers

Be cautious with anyone asking for money, gift cards, bank login details, or personal documents before a verified official process.

Official source checklist for this Nationwide Children’s Hospital careers guide

Use these official pages for final verification because job listings, application steps, benefits, events, contacts, and screening requirements can change.

Official source What it verifies When to use it
Workday open job listings Current openings, job descriptions, departments, schedules, requirements, and application submission. Use first when applying.
Nationwide Children’s Careers Career categories, official job portal links, internal employee application path, benefits links, events, and general hiring information. Use to choose the right career path.
Next Steps and FAQs Application review, assessment, interview, Candidate Dashboard, incomplete applications, Employment Services, parking, and application support email. Use after submitting or when troubleshooting.
Nursing Careers Nursing role types, units, clinical recruiting contacts, hiring-event links, Magnet recognition information, and nursing-specific resources. Use for RN, PCA, CRNA, NP, PA, and unit-based nursing searches.
Nursing Career FAQs New graduate nursing guidance, nurse residency references, and job-description wording for roles that do not accept new grads. Use before applying as a new graduate nurse.
Benefits Information Health, wellness, family, PTO, disability, life, financial, retirement, education, development, employee extras, and new employee resource categories. Use before accepting an offer.
New Employee Resources Background investigation, fingerprinting, health assessment, drug screen, immunization review, TB testing, I-9 resources, and minor employee forms. Use after receiving hiring instructions.
Career Events Calendar Current career events, recruiting event dates, locations, and role focus. Use before attending an event.
Contact Information Main campus address, main phone number, toll-free number, and hospital contact route. Use for general hospital location and contact context.
Independent guide notice: This website does not hire applicants, review applications, set pay, schedule interviews, issue offers, verify employment, provide immigration advice, or control Workday. Use official Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Workday sources for final career information.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital careers FAQs

These questions focus on jobs, Workday applications, hiring steps, nursing roles, student opportunities, benefits, application status, Employment Services, and troubleshooting.

1. Where do I apply for Nationwide Children’s Hospital jobs?
Apply through the official Nationwide Children’s Hospital Workday careers portal. Use the main Careers page to choose a career category, then open the official Workday job listing before submitting an application.
2. What kinds of jobs are listed on Nationwide Children’s Hospital Careers?
The careers page includes clinical and non-clinical paths such as nursing, allied health, behavioral health, care coordination, information technology, physician, professional, research, radiology and imaging, social work, speech pathology, student opportunities, and support roles.
3. How do I check my Nationwide Children’s Hospital application status?
Use the Candidate Dashboard and check your email for updates. The official application FAQ says applicants can log in to the Candidate Dashboard to check status after submitting an application.
4. Do I need a separate application for each job?
Yes. The official application FAQ says candidates need separate applications for separate positions, although saved profile information may carry over when you have registered.
5. What happens after I submit an application?
Your application is reviewed. If your background matches the role, you may be contacted for next steps. Some candidates may receive an assessment, then an interview, and selected candidates complete background check, health screening, and orientation steps.
6. Where is Nationwide Children’s Hospital Employment Services?
The official application FAQ lists Nationwide Children’s Hospital Employment Services at 611 E. Livingston Ave. in Columbus, Ohio. It also lists applicant parking in the adjoining garage at 635 E. Livingston Ave.
7. Who should I contact for Workday application errors?
For login issues or application system errors, the official FAQ lists HRSvcCntr@nationwidechildrens.org. Use that contact for technical problems, not general hiring decisions.
8. Does Nationwide Children’s Hospital hire new graduate nurses?
Some nursing positions may accept new graduates, while others require experience. The nursing FAQ says job descriptions may state “no new grad opportunity” or list required years of experience when new graduates are not eligible.
9. What screening is required after a job offer?
New employee resources state that candidates complete a background investigation and pre-employment health assessment. The process can include reference checks, criminal background search, fingerprinting, drug screen, health history review, immunization review, and TB testing.
10. Are benefits the same for every Nationwide Children’s Hospital job?
No. Benefits can depend on job status, hours, eligibility, role type, and offer terms. Review the official benefits page, the specific job posting, and your offer documents before relying on benefit details.