Pediatric Vascular Access RN
Boston, MA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Pediatric IV Therapy Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Facility: Boston Children's Hospital
Hospital System: Boston Children's Hospital
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Pediatric IV Therapy Registered Nurse (Peds IV Therapy RN)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Details:

  • Day/Night rotation
  • Shift start times: 7 AM, 11 AM, 7 PM
  • Shift length: 12 hours
  • Rotation between:

    • 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
    • 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    • 3:00 PM - 3:30 AM

Required Skills and Experience

• Ultrasound-guided IV placement experience
• Vein finder experience required
• Experience on a pediatric vascular access team
• Pediatric Vascular Access Service (VAS) experience required (e.g., Hematology/Oncology, ICU)
• IV placement skills required
• Experience with pediatric to adult population

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or American Red Cross only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required if assignment extends past 13 weeks for certain units (CVICU, CICU, PICU, etc.)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required for specific pediatric intensive care and emergency units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Preferred for NICU, must have PALS or NRP
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., Chemotherapy certification for Oncology)

Facility Highlights

• Type: Acute Care Facility
• Magnet Status: Magnet recognized
• Special Units: NICU Level III/IV, Trauma Level I
• Total Staffed Beds: 485
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color Policy:

  • All units: any solid color
  • OR: provided scrubs
  • Specialty units: any color, not provided
• Parking: Discounted day passes for off-site parking with shuttle service; onsite parking discounted for evenings; free parking for night shift

Additional Requirements and Compliance

• Background Check: 10-year criminal background check required within 6 months prior to start, including aliases and multiple jurisdiction checks
• State License Verification: Must be verified through MA.gov within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification: Required within 30 days of start
• Massachusetts Statewide iCORI Clearance: Must be run within 6 months of start date
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared to work with no restrictions
  • Immunizations and titers required: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap, TB test (negative within required timeframe)
  • Seasonal Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations or approved exemptions required for 2025-2026 season
  • Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (not required for APN)
• RespSafety Clearance: Required for all travelers; facility-specific fit testing completed onsite
• References: Two professional references from two of the last three employers
• Employment Application: Must include 10-year work history with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Competency Exams: Pediatric pharmacology and general competency exams required (not required for APN)

Notes

• Locals within 50 miles of the facility are accepted with a rate differential
• Candidates must complete onboarding packets and required forms prior to start
• Various facility-specific documents and attestations are required, including background check attestations, health forms, and exemption forms if applicable

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric IV therapy nurses with strong vascular access skills looking for a travel contract opportunity at a prestigious pediatric hospital with Magnet status and advanced specialty units.