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Registered Nurse - Respiratory Unit (Pediatrics)

Location: Madera, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

Position is on the Respiratory unit caring for pediatric patients, including those on ventilators.

Required Credentials & Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA Healthcare Provider required for all clinical positions.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for PICU, PCCU, ER, Pediatric ER, and Pediatrics (not required for NICU).
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Advanced NRP required for NICU (AAP/AHA approved).
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Preferred but not required for Pediatric ER; required for ER & PACU RNs.
Other Certifications:
- CHEMO (Chemotherapy) as required.
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred but not required for ER & Pediatric ER.
- CNOR required for RNFA unit (not applicable here).
State License Verification: Primary source verification required.
NURSYS Verification: Required for RN, LPN/LVN, AP.

Compliance & Background Checks

7-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start (all counties lived/worked, sex offender registry, education verification).
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
Education verification or copy of diploma/transcripts required (may start with pending verification).
Two professional references required (Charge RN or above preferred).

Health & Safety Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start (required for Aya placements only).
Fit mask test required within 6 months of start; acceptable masks include 3M 1860 and Ameritech Progear (size must be indicated). Facility offers onsite fit testing if needed.
Tdap vaccine required within years of start.
Negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation required (various acceptable testing options). Annual TB questionnaire required for Aya placements.
Immunizations or titers required for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B
- Varicella
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 6 months of start.
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct-April 1). No declinations allowed.
COVID vaccination preferred but not required as of May 2024.
Respirator clearance required (RespSafety or facility-specific form), updated annually for Aya direct placements.

Facility Specific Requirements

Candidate must review and sign orientation guide, confidentiality agreement, and other facility policies including dress and grooming standards, harassment-free workplace, IT acceptable use, and parking information.
Must complete medication test/pharmacology competency exam (passing score 80%+). Facility will administer their own pharmacology exam on the first day.
Candidate must complete facility-specific forms including non-employee personal information sheet and orientation post-test prior to start.
Medical and religious influenza exemption request forms available for 2024-2025 season if applicable.

Additional Notes

This role involves working with pediatric patients who may require ventilator support.
Compliance with all credentialing, health, and safety documentation is mandatory prior to or at start.
Facility may allow some documents to be pending at start but must be completed promptly.

This summary provides the key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this pediatric respiratory RN travel assignment in California.