Travel Pediatric ICU RN
Newark, NJ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Newark, New Jersey

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Newark, New Jersey
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Primary Unit: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Additional Units: May float to Pediatrics and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as needed; other float units possible based on skill set and hospital needs (floating to be confirmed with traveler)
• Schedule: Every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday)
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2 or higher (to be confirmed with traveler)
• Unit Size: 19 beds
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• First-time travelers: Not accepted

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 2 years of PICU critical care experience required
• At least 1 year of cardiac experience strongly preferred (both must be documented on skills checklist)
• Experience with Medtronic pacemakers and telemetry monitoring required
• Experience with BIPAP/CPAP, ventilators, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomies required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA required; RQI and AHA instructor cards acceptable; COCs accepted as placeholders
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA required; RQI and AHA instructor cards acceptable; COCs accepted as placeholders
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Preferred but not required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for adult critical care units; check with program coordinator for unit-specific requirements

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Background Checks: Criminal background check within 30 days of start; must include all aliases and locations worked/lived in past 7 years; no open cases allowed at start
• Drug Screen: Negative 10-panel urine drug screen within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, MDMA, methamphetamine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, PCP)
• Health Documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
  • Physical exam within 12 months confirming clearance to perform job functions and free of communicable disease
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
  • Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
• Fit Testing: On-site fit test required for respirator use; must be clean-shaven unless approved accommodation is provided
• Respiratory Medical Clearance: Required prior to start; must be updated annually
• Color Blind Testing: Required within one year if job tasks require color discrimination; passing score required
• Competency Exams: Medication test, dysrhythmia/EKG competency, and other relevant competency exams required within 72 hours of signing; failure policies apply
• Skills Checklist: Must be completed and updated annually, documenting required skills and experience

Additional Requirements

• References: Two references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Employment History: Resume or employment application with 7 years of work history; New Jersey candidates require verification of at least 1 year prior to start date with no gaps over 30 days
• Mandatory Training & Attestations:

  • Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment (OSHA, HIPAA, Joint Commission)
  • Facility-specific floating policy acknowledgment
  • Vendor medical clearance form if history of positive TB
  • Influenza attestation for vaccine or exemption
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification required for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs (online and in-person portions)
  • Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication exams with remediation process if needed

Notes

• Candidates must bring all required documentation to orientation.
• Documentation from previous RWJBarnabas Health assignments may be accepted if the gap between assignments is 30 days or less.
• Candidates with name changes must provide proof and ensure all names are included in background checks.
• Facility requires strict adherence to vaccination and health screening policies.
• Floating assignments and patient ratios should be confirmed with the traveler prior to assignment start.

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