Pediatric Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Boston, MA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Medical ICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Facility Type: Acute Care, Magnet, Level I Trauma, NICU Level III/IV
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Medical ICU
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years Pediatric ICU experience including ventilator management
• First-timers accepted: Yes
• Certifications Required: BLS, PALS
• On-call Required: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to CICU, MSICU, NICU
• Shift Rotation: 50/50 Day/Night rotation, every other weekend
• Locals Accepted: Yes (within 50 miles)
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Any solid color for all units; OR provided; SPT any color (not provided)
• Parking: Discounted off-site and onsite parking; free parking for night shift

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or American Red Cross only, required for all clinical/allied positions except Central Sterile Tech
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA or American Red Cross only, required for Pediatric ICU and related units
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care and CICU if assignment extends past 13 weeks
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Preferred for NICU, must have PALS or NRP
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., Chemo for Oncology, EFM for L&D)

Experience & Competencies

• Pediatric ICU experience with ventilator management required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for all RNs and LPNs (not required for APNs)
• Competency exam required (not required for APNs)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 10-year criminal background check within 6 months prior to start, including aliases and multiple federal/state databases
• Massachusetts Statewide iCORI clearance required within 6 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Background checks must be started within 24 hours of booking and updated annually for direct candidates
• Additional facility-specific background check consents and fingerprinting may be required for Behavioral Health/Psych positions

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared to work with no restrictions
• Immunizations and proof required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap after age 11 acceptable, no declinations)
  • Negative TB test (T-Spot or 2-step skin test) within required timeframes
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B: Must meet one of the accepted documentation options (series + titer, declination, etc.)
  • Varicella: Proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer
• Drug testing: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (not required for APNs)
• Seasonal vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccine required annually (or approved medical/religious exemption) with strict deadlines
  • COVID vaccine highly preferred; proof or exemption required with deadlines
• Respiratory Safety clearance required for all travelers; facility-specific fit testing done onsite

Documentation & Onboarding

• Proof of name change if applicable
• State license verification through MA.gov within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Verification of professional certifications within 30 days of start
• Employment application with 10-year work history; explanations required for gaps over 30 days
• Two professional references from two separate employers within last 3 jobs
• Skills checklist specific to unit within 1 year prior to start
• Facility-specific onboarding packet to be completed 2 weeks prior to start
• Various facility-specific forms related to health requirements, background checks, and vaccine exemptions must be completed and submitted on time

Additional Notes

• Floating within pediatric critical care units is expected
• 50/50 day/night shifts with every other weekend rotation; permanent day or night shifts considered with increased weekend coverage
• Parking accommodations available with discounts and free parking for night shifts
• EPIC charting system used across units

This position is ideal for RNs with pediatric ICU experience seeking a travel/contract role in a high-acuity, Magnet-designated, Level I trauma pediatric hospital with comprehensive support and clear compliance requirements.