Pediatric OR RN
Waltham, Massachusetts
Boston Children's Waltham

Pediatric OR Registered Nurse

• Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Patient population: 6 months to adult
• First-time travelers: Accepted
• Weekend work: Not required. No weekends at this time.

Schedule

• Shift: Day, 5 x 8 hours, 7:00 to 15:30
• Hours: 8 per day, 40 per week
• Rotation: Hours may rotate to 4 x 10-hour days.
• Start time: Rotating between 7:00 and 9:00
• Call: Short call, 2-hour evenings

Preferred Experience

• 2 years of experience in the OR, with orthopedics and sports medicine preferred

Requirements

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts. Conditional or temporary RN licenses are accepted, but the candidate must stay in close contact with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing to ensure the permanent license is issued before the conditional license expires. Verification must be run through the MA.gov state website within 30 days of start.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Pediatrics OR - Operating Room experience: 2 years required, with experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NURSYS verification: Required within 30 days of start.
• Pediatric pharmacology competency exam: Required.
• Competency exam: Required.
• Background checks:

  • 10-year criminal background check, run within 6 months of start, must be started within 24 hours of booking.
  • Massachusetts statewide iCORI clearance, run within 6 months of start.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
  • International background check if the candidate has lived or worked outside the U.S. in the last 10 years.
  • A marriage license, divorce decree, or name attestation is needed for any last name that differs from the candidate's current legal name.
• Physical exam: Required within the year before start, signed by an MD, DO, PA, NP, or DC (DC must be registered as a medical examiner). Must state cleared to work with no restrictions.
• Immunizations and screenings:

  • Negative TB test: a T-Spot or QuantiFERON blood test within 90 days before start, or a 2-step TB skin test (one within a year before start and one within 90 days before start). Positive TB history requires additional documentation.
  • Tdap: Required. Given any time after age 11 is acceptable and does not expire.
  • Measles, mumps, and rubella: Proof of 2 MMR vaccines after 12 months of age, or a positive titer.
  • Varicella: Proof of 2 doses or a positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B: Hep B series with positive titer, or declination (all options require documentation with name and DOB or last 4 of SSN).
  • Flu: Vaccine or facility-specific exemption required during flu season (August 1 to March 31).
• RespSafety clearance: Required for all travelers, whether or not a current fit test is on file. Fit testing is completed onsite.
• Documentation:

  • Employment application with 10-year work history. Gaps of more than 30 days require an explanation.
  • 2 professional references from 2 of the last 3 employers.
  • Proof of name change, if any documents are under a different name.
  • Skills checklist for the unit, completed within 1 year before start.

Preferred Qualifications

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Preferred, AHA or American Red Cross only.

Other Notes

• No COVID-19 vaccination is required at this time. During the COVID season (September through March), staff must attest to vaccination or declination through the facility health portal.
• The facility does not require a drug test.
• Onboarding documents, including the data collection form and onboarding packet, are completed through the facility after booking.