Pediatric Registered Nurse
Madera, California
Valley Children's Healthcare

Job Opportunity: Pediatrics Registered Nurse

Location: Madera, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in general pediatrics.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum of 1 year of pediatric nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Proof of compliance with immigration laws (I-9 documentation).
• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including sex offender registry and education verification.
• Required federal exclusions checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG) within 30 days of start.
• Copy of diploma/transcripts or education verification (may start with pending verification).
• Primary source verification of RN license.
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable (passing score 80%+).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (required for agency placements).
• Fit mask test within 6 months of start; facility offers onsite testing if needed.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 6 months of start.
• Immunizations and titers: Tdap, TB test or chest X-ray, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct-April).
• COVID-19 vaccination preferred but not required.
• Respirator clearance or facility-specific respirator clearance form required.
• Two professional references required (Charge RN or above preferred).

Additional Information

• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific orientation guides, confidentiality agreements, and workplace policies.
• Candidates must complete required competency exams and review study materials prior to start.
• Facility requires annual or biannual updates for certain compliance items (e.g., background checks, fit testing, TB testing) depending on contract length.

This position is ideal for RNs with pediatric experience seeking a travel nursing opportunity in California.