Radiology PACU RN
Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work closely with radiology to perform diagnostic testing, specifically MRI.
• Provide nursing staff support to the radiology department.
• Monday through Friday ambulatory unit (no admissions to this unit).
• Sedation PACU experience involved.

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Nursing License: Compact or Connecticut RN License (Permanent CT RN License required; temporary license may be allowed with approval).
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (RQI and HeartCode Complete acceptable)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only (RQI and HeartCode Complete acceptable)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (RQI and HeartCode Complete acceptable)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Required for NICU
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required for ER candidates
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Required for psych positions (not applicable here)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated (default to standard RN experience; no higher requirement indicated)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no mention of prior travel experience needed)

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Ambulatory unit setting

Required Documents & Compliance

• Clear copy of driver’s license or passport.
• Background checks including 7-year search, aliases, nationwide, statewide, sex offender, OFAC, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG.
• Education verification (diploma acceptable as placeholder).
• Competency exams with minimum 80% pass rate (including Dysrhythmia/EKG for Tele, Stepdown, ICU, ER).
• Annual mandatory trainings: OSHA, HIPAA, Core Parts I-III.
• Photo for badge (chest up, solid background).
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, code of conduct, conflict of interest, contractor checklist, pediatric medication calculation exam.
• Health documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months, signed by NP, PA, or MD.
  • Respiratory fit mask test annually.
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (TD and declinations not accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually.
  • Immunizations or titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
  • Drug testing (10 panel) within 30 days, updated annually.
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption annually.
• References: Two references within past 2 years who directly supervised the candidate.
• Employment application covering 7 years of employment history with explanations for gaps.
• Skills checklist updated annually.
• Work history verification for last 7 years.

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted within a 75-mile radius.
• This position supports diagnostic radiology and sedation PACU in a pediatric ambulatory setting.
• No inpatient admissions on this unit; other providers handle inpatient areas.