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

Job Opportunity: Pediatric MICU Registered Nurse

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Pediatric Medical ICU
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years Pediatric ICU experience, including ventilator management and inotropy
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to CICU, MSICU, NICU
• Locals Accepted: Yes (within 50 miles)
• Shift: Offering straight nights or straight days with larger weekend commitment (every other weekend required)

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Facility
• Magnet designated
• NICU Level III/IV
• Trauma Level I
• Total Staffed Beds: 485
• Charting system: EPIC

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS: AHA or American Red Cross only, required for all clinical positions
• PALS: AHA or American Red Cross only, required for Pediatric ICU and related units
• ACLS: Required if assignment is extended past 13 weeks for Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care units (not required for PCU)
• NRP: Preferred for NICU (must have PALS or NRP)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Pediatric Pharmacology competency required for all RNs and LPNs
• Competency Exam: Required for RNs and LPNs (not required for APNs)

Licensure & Verification

• State License verification through MA.gov within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Professional certification verification within 30 days of start (e.g., ARRT for Radiology, NBRC for Respiratory Therapists)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 10-year criminal background check within 6 months prior to start, including aliases and multiple federal/state sources
• Massachusetts Statewide iCORI clearance within 6 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Annual background check updates required for direct candidates
• Employment application with 10-year work history and explanation for gaps over 30 days
• Two professional references from two separate employers within the last 3 most recent places of employment

Health & Immunization Requirements

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

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap acceptable anytime after age 11)
  • Negative TB test (T-Spot or QuantiFERON within 90 days or 2-step skin test)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B (series and/or declination accepted)
  • Varicella - proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer
• Drug testing: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (not required for APN)
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required; seasonal COVID vaccine preferred but not mandatory
• Respiratory Safety clearance required for all travelers; facility-specific fit testing completed onsite

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete facility-specific onboarding and health requirement forms within specified timeframes
• Proof of name change required if documents are under different names
• Candidates may be required to float to related ICU units within their scope of practice
• Parking available with discounted rates; free parking for night shifts

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position is ideal for Pediatric ICU RNs with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, Magnet-designated pediatric hospital with a strong focus on critical care and ventilator management.