Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
Newark, NJ
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Schedule

• Primary Unit: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Floating: May float to Pediatrics and NICU; additional float units possible based on skill set and hospital needs (floating confirmed with traveler)
• Schedule: Every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday)
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2+
• Unit Size: 19 beds

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of PICU critical care experience required
• 1 year of cardiac experience strongly preferred (both must be documented on skills checklist)
• Prior travel experience required (first-time travelers are not accepted)

Required Skills & Competencies

• Experience with Medtronic pacemakers and telemetry monitoring
• Proficient in BIPAP/CPAP, ventilators, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomies
• Charting system: EPIC

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for all Adult Critical Care Units; confirm if required for PICU
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Preferred but not required
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit and role (e.g., Management of Assaultive Behavior for ER/Peds ER/Behavioral Health RNs)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches
• Drug Screen: 10-panel urine drug screen within 30 days of start
• Health Documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within required timeframes)
  • Physical exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual requirement)
  • Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (documentation required)
• Fit Testing: On-site fit test required; facial hair must be shaved unless approved accommodation is provided
• Respiratory Medical Clearance: Required prior to start, must be updated annually
• Color Blind Testing: Required if job tasks require color discrimination (within 1 year)
• Competency Exams: Medication/Pharmacology, Dysrhythmia/EKG, and other unit-specific competency exams required within 72 hours of signing contract
• Skills Checklist: Must be completed and updated annually
• Work History Verification: Minimum 1 year prior work history verified (New Jersey state requirement)
• References: Two references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Employment Application or Resume: Must include 7 years of work history with all gaps accounted for

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Must complete facility-specific orientation and education sign-offs prior to start
• Floating policy must be acknowledged for every new assignment or site transfer
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements to clear for assignment

This position is ideal for experienced PICU nurses with prior travel experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced pediatric critical care environment and meeting comprehensive credentialing and compliance standards.