NICU Registered Nurse
Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN NICU - Massachusetts (Newton)

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Location: Newton, Massachusetts
• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 36-hour rotating shifts based on unit needs

  • Primarily 7:15 PM to 7:15 AM
  • Possible rotation to day shifts (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM) as needed (not guaranteed)
  • Rotating weekends and holidays

Required Credentials and Certifications

• Professional Licenses:

  • Valid nursing license with primary source verification (NURSYS and Board of Nursing required)
  • Massachusetts Conditional Licenses are NOT accepted
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military accepted; AHA preferred
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military accepted; AHA preferred
• Health and Safety:

  • Fit Test for N95 respirator within 365 days of start date; updated annually (no religious exemptions)
  • Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30); no exemptions
  • TB test (skin test or blood test) within 3 months of start date; updated if >6 month break
  • MMR vaccination or proof of immunity
  • Health Statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date; updated if >6 month break
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity strongly preferred
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
• Additional Testing and Orientation:

  • MGB Medication Exam with 80% passing score within 365 days
  • MGB NWH Self-Study Orientation & Attestation (mandatory before onboarding)
  • Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation (part of Fit Test documentation)
• Background and Compliance Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start; updated if >6 month break
  • Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start; updated if >6 month break
  • National Sex Offender Registry check within 30 days prior to start; updated annually
  • Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start; updated annually
  • Social Security Number trace as part of background check
• Professional Documentation:

  • Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state
  • Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above in skillset)
  • Skills checklist
  • Candidate submission coversheet
  • Confirmation of assignment/POI form upon acceptance and for extensions
  • Education verification (highest level achieved)

Optional but Recommended

• Documentation of positive PPD with negative chest X-ray if applicable
• TB symptom survey if positive PPD
• Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form

This position requires a highly qualified RN with NICU experience, able to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Compliance with all health, safety, and credentialing requirements is mandatory prior to onboarding.