RN Pediatric Case Manager
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Case Manager (Registered Nurse)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Hours: 40 hours per week (8 hours per day)

Job Description

• Provide case management for medically complex pediatric patients.
• Experience required in pediatric case management and discharge planning.
• Occasional weekend shifts may be requested.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Massachusetts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience (including pediatric case management).
• Case Management certification preferred.
• Current certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or American Red Cross
• Background checks and clearances:

  • 10-year criminal background check within 6 months prior to start.
  • Massachusetts Statewide iCORI clearance within 6 months prior to start.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Professional references: 2 verified from 2 separate employers within the last 3 employment positions.
• Employment application with 10-year work history; explanations required for gaps over 30 days.

Required Certifications (based on unit assignment)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) if assignment extends beyond 13 weeks in certain pediatric cardiovascular or intensive care units.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required for specific pediatric intensive care, neonatal, emergency, and cardiac units.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) preferred for NICU assignments.
• Additional certifications may be required depending on specialty area (e.g., chemotherapy certification for oncology).

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start, cleared to work without restrictions.
• Immunizations and proof required prior to start:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap acceptable anytime after age 11; declinations not accepted).
  • Negative TB test (T-Spot or QuantiFERON blood test within 90 days or 2-step skin test).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titers.
  • Hepatitis B: must meet one of the accepted documentation options (series and/or titer or declination).
  • Varicella: proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer.
• Seasonal vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31).
  • COVID-19 initial series proof or approved exemption required; seasonal COVID vaccine preferred but not mandatory.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (not required for advanced practice nurses).

Additional Requirements

• Proof of name change if applicable (for any documents under different names).
• RespSafety clearance required for all travelers; facility-specific fit testing completed onsite.
• Competency exams in pediatric pharmacology and general competencies required (not required for advanced practice nurses).
• Completion of facility-specific onboarding and data collection forms within specified timeframes.
• Compliance with facility-specific background check and fingerprinting processes (including EEC background check for behavioral health roles if applicable).

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Occasional weekend availability may be requested.
• This role focuses on pediatric case management for medically complex patients.
• All documentation must include proper identifiers such as name, date of birth, or last 4 digits of SSN where applicable.

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