Pediatric Cardiac ICU RN
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Pediatric Cardiac ICU (CVICU)

Location

• Boston, Massachusetts

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Specialty

• Pediatric Cardiac ICU / CVICU / CICU

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in critical care with children and adults with congenital heart disease
• Prior travel experience not accepted (first-timers not accepted)

Work Schedule

• 50/50 Day/Night rotation (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or permanent nights)
• Weekend requirement: 3 out of every 6 weekends
• Shift length: 12-hour shifts, typically 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)

Float Opportunities

• Float to MSICU, MICU, NICU, ACCU units

Required Certifications

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA or American Red Cross only
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or American Red Cross only
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required if assignment is extended past 13 weeks (not required for PCU)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred for NICU (must have PALS or NRP)

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Massachusetts, verified within 30 days of start date

Additional Requirements

• Proof of name change if applicable (for any documents under a different name)
• Background checks including:

  • 10-year criminal background check within 6 months prior to start
  • Nationwide and county criminal checks, SSN trace, and multiple federal/state sanctions lists
  • Massachusetts Statewide iCORI clearance within 6 months of start date
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Employment application with 10-year work history; gaps over 30 days require explanation
• Two professional references from two separate recent employers within the last 3 jobs
• Unit-specific skills checklist within one year prior to start date
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required for all RNs
• Respiratory Safety clearance required for all travelers (virtual questionnaire and facility fit testing onsite)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared to work with no restrictions
• Immunizations and proof of:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap after age 11 acceptable; declinations not accepted)
  • Negative TB test (T-Spot or QuantiFERON blood test within 90 days prior to start or 2-step skin test)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer required
  • Hepatitis B - must meet one of the accepted documentation criteria (series + titer, declination, etc.)
  • Varicella - proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer required
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually (must be on file by November 14)
• COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required; seasonal COVID vaccine preferred but not mandatory
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (not required for advanced practice nurses)

Onboarding and Compliance

• Completion of facility-specific onboarding packet prior to start
• Timely submission of required forms including flu and COVID exemption forms if applicable
• Completion of facility-required Smartsheet attestations for flu and COVID vaccines if vaccinated outside the facility
• Background checks and credential verifications must be current and compliant with facility standards

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, including experience within the last year
• One completed travel nursing assignment
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Experience working with adult patients

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric cardiac ICU nurses with critical care expertise in congenital heart disease, who are ready for a travel contract in Boston with a structured rotation and comprehensive credentialing requirements.