ICU Registered Nurse
Milford, MA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Milford, Massachusetts
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• License: Massachusetts RN license required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years ICU experience
• Schedule: Every other weekend and holiday coverage

Certifications & Competencies

• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA Only)
  • BLS (AHA Only)
  • Medication Exam (Pass/Fail) for all RNs
  • Telemetry Exam (Pass/Fail) for RNs on telemetry units (one attempt only, 80% minimum)
  • State License Verification within 30 days of start
  • NURSYS Verification within 30 days prior to start
  • Tech Cert Verification within 30 days of start
  • Competency Exams as applicable
• Preferred Certifications:

  • CHEMO (Oncology)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course, ER)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) for ER, NICU, PICU, OR, PACU, Pediatrics
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) for L&D, NICU, Nursery, Mother/Baby
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) for L&D (AWHONN Intermediate may be required)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) as applicable
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) as applicable
  • NIH Stroke Certification as applicable
  • ENPC as applicable

Background & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start (includes SSN trace, county search, national criminal search, NSOR, OIG, SAME)
• Massachusetts Statewide iCORI clearance required within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification of highest completed education required
• Various background checks including EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG if run separately
• Sex offender search for subcontractors if run separately
• Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search required for all candidates in MA (not required for subcontractors)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, including physician statement of fitness without restrictions
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol (2 PPDs or QuantiFERON/T-Spot)
• TB Questionnaire required for all candidates
• Immunizations or valid declinations required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (declinations not accepted for Pediatrics, NICU, Maternity)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Hepatitis B (3-dose series, reactive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, vaccine, history, or declination)
  • Flu vaccine or facility-specific declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
  • COVID-19 vaccine (most recent as of 08/2025) or facility-specific declination
• Drug testing within 30 days of start (includes multiple drug panels)

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• 2 professional references within 3 years
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually
• Medication and Telemetry exams must be passed on first day of orientation to avoid cancellation
• COVID-19 declination form required if declining updated vaccine (deadline 01/25/24)

Work Environment

• Facility is part of a hospital system in Massachusetts
• ICU setting with critical care responsibilities
• Coverage includes every other weekend and holidays

This position is suitable for experienced ICU RNs licensed in Massachusetts who meet the certification, background, and health requirements listed above.