NICU Registered Nurse
Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Registered Nurse (NICU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift Options: Day/night or permanent nights
• Shift Pattern: 3 shifts (12 hours each) consisting of 2 twelve-hour shifts and 2 eight-hour shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or every weekend
• Experience: Minimum 1+ year NICU experience in Level III or higher

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only; RQI and HeartCode Complete acceptable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only; RQI and HeartCode Complete acceptable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only; RQI and HeartCode Complete acceptable; required for ER, OR, PICU, RRT; preferred NICU
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA only; RQI and HeartCode Complete acceptable; required for NICU
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Required for ER candidates
• State Nursing License – Current Connecticut RN license required; permanent license preferred, temporary license may be allowed with approval
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – Required for psych positions (not specifically noted for this role)

Required Competencies

• Competency Exam with 80% or higher within a year of start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Tele, Stepdown, ICU, ER)
• Core Part I, II, III – must be updated annually
• OSHA Mandatory training – updated annually
• HIPAA Competency – expires annually

Required Background and Credentialing Documents

• Clear copy of Driver’s License or Passport
• Background Check (7-year search including aliases, nationwide, statewide, sex offender, OFAC) within 30 days of start, expires annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• Education Verification (Diploma may be used as placeholder)
• OFAC Sanctions List Search if not included in background check within 30 days of start
• References: Two references within past 2 years who directly supervised the candidate
• Employment Application including 7 years of employment history and explanation of gaps
• Skills Checklist updated within 1 year of start
• Work History Verification for last 7 years

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (chest up, solid background, no others in photo)
• Confidentiality Agreement, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, Contractor Checklist – all must be signed prior to start
• Pediatric Medication Calculation Exam required for all RNs
• Flu Vaccine Religious or Medical Exemption forms accepted if applicable

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start, signed by NP, PA, or MD, documenting ability to work full day without restrictions
• Respiratory Fit Mask Test annually (specific acceptable masks listed)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start (TD and declinations not accepted)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year, updated annually; additional documentation required for previous positive TB
• TB Questionnaire for past positive TB, updated annually
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug Testing: 10 Panel within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption required annually by deadline

This position requires thorough credentialing and compliance with all listed certifications, competencies, background checks, and health documentation prior to start.