Pediatric ICU (PICU) Registered Nurse
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Peds Med/Surg ICU - PICU RN)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Medical/Surgical ICU - PICU
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years in PICU
• First-timers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May float within scope to other ICUs as needed
• Locals accepted within 50 miles

Facility Highlights

• Type: Acute Care Facility
• Designations: Magnet status, NICU Level III/IV, Trauma Level I
• Total Staffed Beds: 485
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color Policy: Any solid color on all units; OR scrubs provided; SPT any color but not provided
• Parking: Discounted day passes for off-site parking with shuttle; discounted onsite evening parking; free parking for night shift

Required Certifications

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required if assignment extends past 13 weeks for certain units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Preferred for NICU, must have PALS or NRP
• Chemo Certification - Required for Oncology (if applicable)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - Required for Labor & Delivery (if applicable)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) - Required for Psych and Behavioral Health positions
• State License Verification - Must be verified through MA.gov within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification - Required within 30 days of start
• Professional Certification Verification - Must be verified within 30 days prior to start (e.g., ARRT for Radiology, NBRC for Respiratory Therapist)

Experience & Competencies

• Pediatric Pharmacology Competency Exam required for all RNs and LPNs (not required for APNs)
• Competency Exam required (not required for APNs)
• Skills Checklist specific to unit and scope of practice within one year prior to start

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 10-year criminal background check within 6 months prior to start, including aliases and multiple federal/state databases
• Massachusetts Statewide iCORI clearance within 6 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Background checks must be started within 24 hours of booking and updated annually for direct candidates
• Employment application with 10-year work history; gaps over 30 days require explanation
• Two professional references from two separate employers within last 3 places of employment

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, NP, or registered DC, stating cleared to work with no restrictions
• Immunizations and proof required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap after age 11 acceptable, no declinations)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (annual requirement)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B - series and/or declination with documentation
  • Varicella - proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (not required for APNs)
• Seasonal Vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccine required annually (vaccines after 8/1 accepted; exemptions allowed for medical/religious reasons)
  • COVID-19 vaccine series proof required; boosters preferred but not mandatory; medical/religious exemptions accepted
• COVID and Flu exemption forms must be completed separately if applicable

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• RespSafety Clearance: Required for all travelers regardless of fit test status; virtual questionnaire reviewed by licensed healthcare professional; cost approx. $22
• Onboarding Packet: Sent 2 weeks prior to start; must be completed and confirmation provided
• Data Collection Form: Must be completed within 72 hours of signing
• Background Check Attestation and other compliance forms required as per facility policy

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Weekend shifts every other weekend required
• Floating to other ICUs as needed within scope of practice
• Night shift parking is free
• Facility uses EPIC for charting

This position is ideal for experienced PICU nurses with required certifications and compliance documents ready, seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity pediatric ICU setting at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma hospital.