NICU Registered Nurse
Farmington, Connecticut
Connecticut Children’s NICU at UConn Health Center

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Farmington, Connecticut

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (NICU)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Location: Farmington, Connecticut
• Shift Options:

  • Night Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
  • Day Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Work Schedule Notes:

  • Every other weekend and every other holiday required
  • Participation in a mandatory 4-hour shift at the end of the original shift on a rotating basis (details discussed during interview)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Connecticut
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of 1 year of NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid driver’s license or passport (clear copy front and back)
• Background checks within 30 days of start, including:

  • 7-year search with aliases
  • SS Trace, Counties, Nationwide, Statewide, National Sex Offender, OFAC
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification (diploma acceptable as placeholder)
• Copy of current Connecticut nursing license (must match name on I-9)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, signed by NP, PA, or MD, confirming ability to work full day without restrictions
• Respiratory fit mask test annually (specific acceptable masks listed)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with additional documentation if prior positive)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or proof of 2 vaccines; negative titer requires boosters
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer, series, or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (facility-specific forms required)
• Drug testing: 10-panel within 30 days of start, updated annually
• References: Two references within past 2 years, both supervisors
• Employment application: Must include 7 years of employment history with explanations for gaps
• Work history verification for last 7 years (attestations accepted case-by-case)
• Skills checklist updated within 1 year of start and annually thereafter

Competency and Training Requirements

• Competency exam with 80% or higher within a year of start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for Telemetry, Stepdown, ICU, ER) with 80% pass rate
• Annual completion of Core Part I, II, and III training
• OSHA mandatory training updated annually
• HIPAA competency or HIPAA acknowledgement form annually
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training not required (only for psych positions)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (chest up, solid background, no others in photo)
• Signed confidentiality agreement, code of conduct, conflict of interest, and contractor checklist prior to start
• Pediatric medication calculation exam required for all RNs
• Background information sheet and background check authorization specific to the NICU facility

Additional Notes

• This position is for a NICU Registered Nurse with specialized pediatric and neonatal care certifications and experience.
• The role requires flexibility for weekend and holiday coverage and participation in rotating extended shifts.
• All documentation and compliance requirements must be current and verified prior to start.