NICU Registered Nurse
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Worcester, MA

Position Details

• Job Title: NICU Registered Nurse
• Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night (3 shifts of 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: Must be able to start on July 15

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), with NICU experience within the last year
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Massachusetts Statewide iCORI clearance (within 30 days prior to start)
• 7-year criminal background check (within 30 days prior to start) including SSN trace, county searches, national criminal search, and federal databases
• Education verification of highest completed degree (transcript acceptable if verification unavailable; diplomas not accepted)
• NURSYS verification of RN license (within 30 days prior to start)
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, including physician statement of fitness to work without restrictions
• Drug screening within 30 days prior to start (specific drug panels required)
• Immunization or documented immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (declinations not accepted for NICU)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (declinations not accepted for NICU)
  • Hepatitis B (3-dose series, reactive titer, or declination with documentation)
  • Varicella (positive titer, vaccination, history, or declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination (most recent as of August 2025) or facility-specific declination
• Tuberculosis screening:

  • Two PPD tests (one within 90 days, one within 1 year) or QuantiFERON/T-Spot within 90 days
  • If positive TB, chest X-ray within 5 years plus facility-specific TB questionnaire and physician clearance
• Completion of skills checklist prior to start and updated annually
• Employment application documenting 7 years of employment history with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Two professional references within the last three years

Additional Notes

• Study materials will be provided for the medication exam at orientation.
• Only one attempt allowed to pass required exams; failure results in immediate contract cancellation.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position offers a night shift NICU nursing opportunity requiring specialized neonatal critical care experience and certifications, with strict compliance and testing requirements to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.