NICU Registered Nurse
Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN NICU - Massachusetts (Newton)

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Location: Newton, Massachusetts
• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 36 hours per week, rotating 3x12-hour shifts

  • Shift times: 7:15 PM - 7:15 AM or 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
  • Rotation depends on unit needs and is not guaranteed
  • Every other weekend and rotating holidays required

Required Credentials and Certifications

• Professional Licensure:

  • Valid nursing license with primary source verification (NURSYS and Board of Nursing required)
  • Massachusetts Conditional Licenses are NOT accepted
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military; AHA preferred)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) (AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military; AHA preferred)
• Health and Safety Requirements:

  • N95 Fit Test within 365 days of start date, updated annually (must use MGB N95 Respirator Fit Test Record Form)
  • Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions allowed
  • TB test (skin test or blood test) within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break
  • MMR vaccination or proof of immunity
  • Health Statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break
  • Fit Test Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation (if fit test required)
• Additional Recommended/Preferred:

  • Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity (strongly preferred)
  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years (preferred)
  • Positive PPD with negative chest X-ray documentation if applicable

Testing and Orientation

• MGB Medication Exam (80% passing score within 365 days)
• MGB NWH Self-Study Orientation & Attestation (mandatory before onboarding)

Background and Compliance Checks

• Criminal Background Check within 45 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break
• Massachusetts CORI check within 30 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break
• National Sex Offender Registry check within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Social Security Number Trace as part of background check
• Education verification of highest degree achieved
• References: 2 recent references required, at least 1 supervisor or above in skillset

Submission Requirements

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state
• Skills checklist
• Candidate submission coversheet
• Confirmation of Assignment/POI form upon acceptance and for any assignment changes

This position requires compliance with all credentialing, health, and background verification prior to onboarding. The role involves working in a high-acuity NICU environment with rotating shifts and weekend/holiday coverage.