Pediatric Operating Room Nurse
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Main OR

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in Main Operating Room (OR)
• Preferred: 5 years pediatric experience
• Proficiency working within a high-acuity OR environment
• Shift requirements (every six weeks):

  • Up to 3 short call shifts
  • Up to 4 off shifts
  • Up to 1 weekend shift and 1 weekend call
  • Holiday shift and call coverage as needed

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Facility
• Magnet designated hospital
• NICU Level III/IV
• Trauma Level I
• Total staffed beds: 485
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: OR provided; other units allow any solid color
• Parking: Discounted day passes with shuttle; free parking for night shifts

Required Experience & Certifications

• Pediatric experience preferred (5 years)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or American Red Cross (required for certain units)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or American Red Cross (required for all clinical/allied positions except Central Sterile Tech)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or American Red Cross (required for specific pediatric and critical care units)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA or American Red Cross (preferred for NICU; must have PALS or NRP)
• Chemo certification (required for Oncology)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – required for Labor & Delivery (AWHONN preferred)
• State RN license verification (Massachusetts) within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification for Psych/Behavioral Health positions

Competencies

• Pediatric Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs and LPNs)
• General Competency Exam (required for RNs and LPNs)

Background & Authorization 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
• Annual background check updates required for direct candidates
• International background checks if candidate has lived/worked outside the U.S. in last 10 years

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared to work with no restrictions
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap after age 11 acceptable, no declinations)
• Negative TB test (T-Spot or QuantiFERON within 90 days or 2-step PPD)
• TB Questionnaire (within 30 days of start, required if past positive PPD)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer required
• Hepatitis B – series and/or declination accepted with documentation
• Varicella – proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer required
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within last 12 months (not required for APN)
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption required/preferred annually
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (RespSafety Agreement) required for all travelers

Documentation & Onboarding

• Proof of name change if applicable
• Employment application with 10-year work history; gaps over 30 days require explanation
• Two professional references from two separate employers within last 3 jobs
• Unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year prior to start
• Onboarding packet to be completed approximately 2 weeks prior to start
• Various facility-specific forms including flu and COVID exemption forms, background check attestations, and data collection forms

Scheduling & Shift Details

• Short call, off shifts, weekend shifts, and holiday coverage as described above
• High acuity pediatric OR environment

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric RNs with strong OR skills seeking a travel contract in a high-level acute care, Magnet-designated pediatric hospital.