Pediatric Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Medical ICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Medical ICU
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years Pediatric ICU experience, including ventilator management and inotropy
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Certifications Required: BLS, PALS
• On-call Required: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to CICU, MSICU, NICU
• Shift Rotation: 50/50 Day/Night rotation, every other weekend
• Shift Options: Straight nights available; permanent day or night shifts considered with increased weekends
• Locals Accepted: Yes (within 50 miles)

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Facility
• Magnet designated
• NICU Level III/IV
• Trauma Level I
• Total Staffed Beds: 485
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Discounted day passes with shuttle service; free parking for night shifts

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or American Red Cross only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for Pediatric ICU and related units
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required if assignment extends past 13 weeks in certain cardiovascular units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Preferred for NICU; must have PALS or NRP
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Pediatric pharmacology competency required for RNs and LPNs
• Competency Exam: Required (not required for APNs)
• State License Verification: Must be verified through MA.gov within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification: Required within 30 days of start
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Required for Psych and Behavioral Health positions

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 10-year criminal background check within 6 months prior to start, including aliases and multiple federal/state databases
• Massachusetts Statewide iCORI clearance within 6 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Background checks must be initiated within 24 hours of booking and updated annually for direct candidates
• Employment application with 10-year work history; gaps over 30 days require explanation
• Two professional references from two separate employers within last 3 jobs
• Skills checklist specific to unit and scope of practice within 1 year prior to start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, cleared to work with no restrictions
• Immunizations:

  • Tdap (Tdap after age 11 acceptable; no declinations)
  • Negative TB test (T-Spot or 2-step skin test) within required timeframe
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer required
  • Hepatitis B: Must meet one of four documentation options including series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella: Proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer required
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (not required for APN)
• Seasonal Vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccine required annually (or approved medical/religious exemption) with documentation by November 14 deadline
  • COVID vaccine series or approved exemption required; seasonal COVID vaccine highly preferred with documentation by November 14 deadline
• RespSafety Clearance: Required for all travelers; facility-specific fit testing done onsite

Additional Notes

• 50/50 day/night rotation with every other weekend off; straight nights available
• Floating to related ICUs (CICU, MSICU, NICU) as needed
• EPIC charting system used
• Parking accommodations available, including free parking for night shifts
• Onboarding packet completion required approximately 2 weeks prior to start
• Various facility-specific forms and attestations required, including background check attestations and vaccine exemption forms

This position is ideal for Pediatric ICU RNs with ventilator and inotropy experience seeking a travel contract in a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma, and Level III/IV NICU acute care facility.