Pediatric OR RN
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse, Pediatric OR

Location: Boston, Massachusetts Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 4x10-hour shifts (6:45 to 17:00), 40 hours per week

Role Overview

• Main OR RN manager is looking for candidates with good pediatric experience.
• Proficiency working within the OR.
• Operating room with a high level of acuity.
• First-time travelers are acceptable.

Schedule and Call

• Up to 4 off shifts every six weeks.
• Short call up to 3 times every six weeks (17:15 to 19:15).
• Up to 1 weekend shift and 1 weekend call every six weeks.
• Holiday shift and call coverage as needed by the unit.
• Travelers are typically assigned about three short-call shifts per six-week block, usually at the end of their shift for about two hours. The charge nurse typically gives a heads-up before the shift ends.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Pediatrics OR - Operating Room experience (1 year), with experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Background Checks

• 10-year criminal background check completed within 6 months prior to start, covering all locations lived, worked, or attended school. Must be started within 24 hours of the assignment being booked.
• Massachusetts Statewide iCORI clearance, run within 6 months of start. The iCORI release and a government photo ID are needed before the search can run.
• Exclusion checks required: HHS/OIG and EPLS/GSA/SAM.
• International background check required if the candidate lived or worked outside the country in the last 10 years.
• A marriage license, divorce decree, or name attestation is required for any last name that differs from the candidate's current legal name.
• Behavioral Health and Psych positions in a specific unit require a separate EEC background check consent form and fingerprinting, which take 6 to 11 days. Not required for other psych positions.

Health and Immunizations

• Physical completed within the year of 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.
• Tdap: acceptable if given after age 11 and does not expire. Td is not accepted. Declinations are not acceptable.
• TB: QuantiFERON or T-Spot blood test within 90 days prior to start, or a 2-step TB skin test (one within a year prior to start and another within 90 days prior). Borderline results require a new blood test or 2-step PPD. Positive history requires a chest X-ray stating no signs of active TB and a TB questionnaire.
• Measles, mumps, and rubella: proof of 2 MMR vaccines or a positive titer required prior to start. The first MMR dose must be given after 12 months of age.
• Hepatitis B: must meet one of four options: Hep B series and positive titer, Hep B series and declination, positive titer and declination, or declination only. Declinations must be signed within 30 days of start.
• Varicella: proof of 2 vaccines or a positive titer required prior to start, with the first dose after 12 months of age.
• Drug screen: a 9-panel drug screen within the last 12 months is listed, but the source also states the facility does not require a drug test.
• Flu: vaccine or facility-specific exemption required during flu season (8/1 to 3/31). Vaccines must be on record by 11/13. Vaccines given before 8/1 are not accepted. Declinations are not accepted.
• COVID: no COVID-19 vaccination requirement at this time. During the seasonal period (September through March), staff must attest to current vaccination or declination through the facility's health portal.
• RespSafety clearance required for all travelers, regardless of a current fit test. Facility fit testing is completed onsite.

Documentation and Onboarding

• Employment application covering 10 years of work history. Gaps longer than 30 days require an explanation.
• Two professional references verified from 2 of the last 3 employers, from separate employers unless the exceptions apply.
• Skills checklist specific to the candidate's scope of practice, completed within one year prior to start.
• Proof of name change required if any documents are under a different name.
• Facility onboarding packet must be completed, with confirmation provided, at least 1 week before start.