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

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (PICU)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Specialty: Pediatric Medical ICU (PICU)

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; options for straight nights or straight days with larger weekend commitment
• Floating: Yes, within scope to CICU, MSICU, NICU
• On-call: No
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years Pediatric ICU experience, including ventilator management and inotropy
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• License: Valid RN license for Massachusetts

Additional Requirements

• Proof of name change if documents are under different names
• Background check: 10-year criminal background check within 6 months prior to start, including aliases and multiple federal/state sources
• Massachusetts CORI release required within 60 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Professional certification verification within 30 days prior to start
• Respiratory Safety clearance required (RespSafety questionnaire and clearance)
• Two professional references from two of the last three employers
• Employment application with 10-year work history; gaps over 30 days require explanation
• Skills checklist specific to the unit within one year prior to start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared to work with no restrictions
• Immunizations/vaccinations required prior to start:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Td not accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray with required documentation
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series or declination with documentation
  • Varicella – proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer
• Seasonal flu vaccine required annually (vaccines must be administered on or after 8/01; exemptions accepted for medical/religious reasons, but declinations are not accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccine or documented exemption required; seasonal COVID vaccine preferred but not mandatory
• 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (not required for APN)

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS required if assignment extends past 13 weeks (specific to CVICU, CICU, CVPICU units)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) preferred for NICU, PALS required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for RNs and LPNs (not required for APNs)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required for Behavioral Health/Psych positions (not applicable here)

Notes

• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Parking available with discounted rates; free parking for night shifts
• Scrub color: any solid color on all units; OR provided; SPT any color but not provided

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric ICU RNs looking for a travel opportunity in a high-acuity, Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma facility with a strong pediatric focus.