Pediatric OR Registered Nurse
Needham, Massachusetts
Boston Childrens at Needham

Pediatric OR Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Needham, Massachusetts

Position Details

• Job Title: Pediatric OR Registered Nurse
• Location: Needham, Massachusetts
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shifts, 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Work Setting: Operating room with float between multiple satellite locations
• Clinical Areas: Orthopedics/sports medicine, GI, dental, general surgery, plastics, gynecology, genitourinary, ophthalmology, dermatology
• Role: Circulate and scrub in surgeries

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
• Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Pediatric Operating Room experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Background Check:

  • 10-year criminal background check within 6 months prior to start, including aliases and multiple federal/state databases
  • Must be initiated within 24 hours of booking
  • International background checks if candidate has lived/worked outside the U.S. in last 10 years
  • Annual background check required for direct hires
• Statewide iCORI Release: Massachusetts CORI release required within 60 days of start
• EEC Background Check Consent: Required for behavioral health and psych positions (if applicable)
• Employment Application: Must include 10-year work history; gaps over 30 days require explanation
• Professional References: Two references from two separate employers within last three places of employment

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, NP, or registered DC; must state cleared to work with no restrictions
• Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap must be given after age 11; declinations not accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility protocol (annual requirement)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer required
  • Varicella - proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer required
  • Hepatitis B - must meet one of the following: series + positive titer, series + declination, positive titer + declination, or declination only (signed within 30 days of start)
• Seasonal Vaccines:

  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (8/1 – 3/31) or approved medical/religious exemption
  • COVID-19 vaccine or approved exemption required; seasonal COVID vaccine preferred but not mandatory
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (not required for advanced practice nurses)

Additional Requirements

• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required for all travelers regardless of current fit test status; facility-specific fit testing done onsite
• Skills Checklist: Must be current within one year prior to start, specific to scope of practice
• Competency Exams: Pediatric medication/pharmacology competency exam required for RNs and LPNs (not required for APNs)
• Onboarding: Completion of onboarding packet required approximately 2 weeks prior to start
• Smartsheet Submission: Required for flu and COVID vaccine documentation if vaccines were completed outside the facility

Notes

• Candidate must be prepared to float between multiple satellite OR locations.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• ACLS certification is preferred but not mandatory.
• All verifications (licenses, certifications) must be completed within 30 days prior to start.
• Background checks and immunizations must be up to date and compliant with facility policies.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a pediatric operating room environment with diverse surgical specialties on a travel contract basis in Massachusetts.