PACU Registered Nurse
Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PACU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work closely with radiology to perform diagnostic testing, specifically MRI
• Provide nursing support to the ambulatory unit (Monday through Friday)
• Sedation PACU environment
• No patient admissions to this unit; other providers handle inpatient areas

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PACU)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, assume standard RN experience for PACU roles (typically 1-2 years minimum)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Licensure

• Must have a current, permanent Connecticut RN license
• Temporary license may be allowed with approval if permanent license is pending (must be obtained within 30 days of start)

Certifications

• ACLS (AHA only; RQI and HeartCode Complete acceptable)
• BLS (AHA only; RQI and HeartCode Complete acceptable)
• PALS (AHA only; RQI and HeartCode Complete acceptable)
• NRP (AHA only; RQI and HeartCode Complete acceptable)
• TNCC (required for ER candidates; may be preferred)
• CPI (only if psych position; not applicable here)

Competencies

• Competency Exam with 80% or higher within a year of start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Tele, Stepdown, ICU, ER; may be relevant)
• Core Parts I, II, III (annual updates required)
• OSHA Mandatory (annual update required)
• HIPAA Competency (annual update required)

Health & Background Requirements

Background Checks

• Must be within 30 days of start and updated annually
• 7-year search including aliases, SS trace, counties, nationwide, statewide, national sex offender, OFAC
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification required (diploma may be placeholder)

Health Documents

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, signed by NP, PA, or MD, documenting ability to work full day without restrictions
• Respiratory Fit Mask test annually (specific acceptable masks listed)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start (TD and declinations not accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• TB questionnaire for past positive TB, updated annually
• Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug testing (10 panel) within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually

Additional Requirements

• Clear copy of driver’s license or passport
• Two references within past 2 years who directly supervised the candidate
• Employment application covering 7 years of employment with explanations for gaps
• Skills checklist updated within 1 year of start
• Work history verification for last 7 years (attestations accepted case-by-case)
• Photo for badge (chest up, solid background, no others in photo)
• Facility-specific confidentiality, code of conduct, conflict of interest, contractor checklist, and pediatric medication calculation exam forms must be signed prior to start

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, ambulatory unit

This position is ideal for RNs with PACU experience looking for a travel contract in Connecticut with a focus on sedation and diagnostic testing support.