Pediatric RN - NICU/PCU
Largo, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Pediatrics Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Largo, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Date: April 8, 2025

Job Description

• Pediatric RN position with NICU experience required.
• Rotating shifts: 36 hours; every other week (EOW), every other holiday (EOH).
• Unit: Pediatric Medical/Surgical with preferred experience in:

  • Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
  • Prematurity
  • Apnea of Prematurity (AOP)
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
  • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia/Chronic Lung Disease (BLD/CLD)
  • Cardiac defects
  • Feeding issues
  • Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) including iatrogenic NAS
  • Tracheostomy care (required)
• May be required to float to a main location in Baltimore.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP only.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (refer to unit description).
• Other certifications such as CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, STABLE may be required depending on unit assignment.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• I-9 or attestation.
• Government-issued photo ID.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SSN trace, nationwide and state-specific searches.
• Education verification.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start.
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for pediatric units).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per protocol.
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (positive titer or vaccination/declination as applicable).
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (for 2025-26 season).
• COVID-19 vaccination not required for this location but documentation or declination may be collected for tracking.
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start.
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start.
• Verification of previous 5 years of work history.

Additional Notes

• Medication, pharmacology, and competency exams may be required depending on specialty.
• Color blindness testing required for all candidates.
• Age-specific competency exams required.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam not required for this pediatric location.
• Photo for badge with specific background required.
• Candidates must sign confidentiality agreement, dress code acknowledgment, and other facility-specific documents prior to start.
• Portfolio Epic training test-out option available for eligible candidates.

This position is ideal for pediatric RNs with NICU experience seeking a travel contract in Maryland. Prior travel experience is not required.