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

Registered Nurse (NICU) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Rotating Day/Night schedule (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• Hours per week: 48
• Weekend work required based on unit needs (details discussed during interview)
• Local candidates within 75 miles radius accepted at the same rate

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Clear copy of driver’s license or passport (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)
• Employment application with 7 years of employment history and explanation of gaps
• Two professional references from supervisors within the past 2 years
• Work history verification for the last 7 years
• Skills checklist updated within 1 year of start
• Competency exams with minimum 80% pass rate (including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency if applicable)
• Annual mandatory trainings and competencies: Core Parts I, II, III; OSHA; HIPAA
• Photo for badge (chest up, solid background, no others in photo)
• Signed facility-specific agreements including confidentiality, code of conduct, conflict of interest, contractor checklist
• Pediatric Medication Calculation Exam required for all RNs

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, signed by NP, PA, or MD, confirming ability to work full day without restrictions
• Respiratory fit test annually (acceptable masks include 3M 1860 Regular, 1860S, 1870+ Aura Universal)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start (TD and declinations not accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually; for positive TB history, documentation and questionnaire required annually
• Immunization or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or signed declination)
• Drug testing (10 panel) within 30 days of start and annually thereafter
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by deadline

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Rotating schedule may include flips within the same week, with ample time off provided
• All required return-to-office (RTO) documentation must be submitted with application

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this NICU travel nursing contract in Connecticut.