Pediatric Stepdown RN
New Haven, CT
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Pediatric Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Pediatric Stepdown unit nurse with an average patient ratio of 1:4
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Floating within scope of practice to meet facility needs
• Block scheduling accommodations available
• Pending license accepted if active prior to start date
• Locals not accepted
• Guaranteed hours

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Connecticut
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit, with at least some experience within the last year
• Stepdown unit experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (required)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification, and other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment—verify unit-specific requirements
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 85%) within 12 months of start
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates starting on or after 8/2/2024; must score 80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for certain units (not required for Pediatric units)
• Additional facility-specific training modules and attestations required (see Facility Specific Training)

Facility Specific Training & Attestations

Candidates must complete and sign attestations for the following (unless otherwise noted):

• Language Services Training
• CAUTI Education Training (not required for PICU, NICU, Psychiatry/Behavioral Health)
• Suicide Risk and Environmental Assessment Training
• Mobile Heartbeat Alarm Module (not required for ER/ED, Pediatrics, ICU, NICU)
• Stroke Education (not required for Pediatric specialties and NICU)
• CLABSI Prevention for Adult and Pediatric Training
• Preventing Pressure Injury Training
• Patient Transportation with Oxygen Education
• Pyxis ES MedStation Modules
• Baxter Pump Interoperability Training
• Patient Bedside Rounding (except OR, Behavioral Health, Ambulatory, ER/ED)
• Ventricular Assist Device Awareness (not required for Pediatric specialties)
• AME Blood Administration Module (not required for Behavioral Health, Case Managers, Home Health)
• New Employee Orientation Module
• 21st Century Cures Act Module (required for RN except Home Health)
• ED Handbook (for ED/ER RNs only)
• eCart Training Module (not required for Pediatric, Periop/OR, Outpatient, Case Managers, Home Health)
• Chaperone Policy Training (required if gap of 6+ months between assignments or module updated)
• Fire Safety Module (effective 5/4/2026 and forward)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test within 12 months of start; must be clean-shaven for testing; updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation (T-Spot or QGold within 6 months, or 2 PPDs within 12 months)
• TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, vaccine series, or declination within 1 year)
• Tdap vaccination highly preferred for Pediatric specialties (declination accepted)
• 10 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months of start (rapid accepted)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/1 – 3/31); declinations not allowed
• COVID vaccine series preferred but not required

Background & Employment History

• 7-year work history with no gaps greater than 90 days required
• Verification of last 7 years of employment required (attestations not accepted)
• One supervisor reference within the past year required for Cardio Thoracic ICU only; otherwise, follow standard reference requirements
• 7-year criminal background check required within 12 months of start, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Counties Lived/Worked
  • Statewide and National Criminal Checks
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • Federal Extended Checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Foreign Equivalency Education Evaluation required for internationally educated candidates
• Education verification of highest level completed required; official transcripts may be requested if third-party verification unavailable

Additional Notes

• Candidate must provide photo ID matching legal name on first day
• On-call is not required
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: RTO greater than 7 days requires approval
• EPIC charting system used (optional EPIC testing available for experienced ER RNs)
• Candidates must complete various facility-specific training modules and attestations, often via electronic signature
• Floating within scope of practice expected to meet facility needs

This position offers an opportunity to work in a large, Level I Trauma Center with a short-term acute care focus, using Epic for charting. The role requires night shifts with a 1:4 patient ratio in a pediatric stepdown setting.