NICU Registered Nurse
Boston, MA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN NICU - Boston, Massachusetts

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Location: Boston, MA
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Date: Preferred 2/9, alternative 2/23 considered

Job Description

Seeking experienced NICU RNs to provide advanced care to neonatal patients. This role involves working 36-hour rotating shifts.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN NICU
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for NICU roles unless otherwise specified by recruiter. (No conflicting data found.)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement).

Credentials & Compliance Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid nursing license with primary source verification (NURSYS and Board of Nursing required). MA Conditional Licenses are NOT accepted.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required (AHA preferred; Red Cross accepted).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification typically expected (not explicitly stated but standard for NICU).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Fit Test for N95 respirator within past 365 days (no religious exemptions).
• Documentation of MMR immunity (two measles, two mumps, one rubella vaccine series OR two MMR vaccines OR proof of immunity via titer).
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions allowed.
• TB test documentation within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test) and updated if >6 month break.
• Hepatitis B vaccination strongly preferred (3 doses or proof of immunity or declination).
• Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred.
• Physician health statement within 365 days of start date and updated if >6 month break.
• If positive TB test, documentation of negative chest x-ray required.

Background & Professional Checks

• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start and updated if >6 month break.
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start and updated if >6 month break.
• Social Security Number trace covering last 7 years.
• National sex offender registry check within 30 days prior to start and updated annually.
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start and annually.
• Education verification of highest degree achieved.
• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state.
• Two recent references, at least one supervisor or above in the skillset.
• Skills checklist required for submission.
• Confirmation of assignment form required upon acceptance and for extensions.

Additional Notes

• MGB Badge Photo required for onboarding (color photo, no selfies, plain background).
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation required as part of fit test documentation.
• No onsite fit testing available; must be completed prior to start.
• No religious or medical exemptions for vaccines or fit testing.
• Flu mist vaccine accepted only if administered by pharmacy or provider, not self-administered.

This position is ideal for NICU RNs with solid clinical experience who meet stringent credentialing and health requirements, ready for a 13-week assignment in Boston.