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

Pediatric BMT Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Boston, MA

Job Details

• Position: Pediatric BMT Registered Nurse
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (days) or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (nights)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Schedule:

  • 50/50 rotation of 7 days on day shift / 7 days on night shift
  • 9 days on / 9 nights off rotation
  • Will accept straight nights or days if working every weekend
  • Weekend requirement: every 3rd weekend
  • No on-call required

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 2 years of Bone Marrow Transplant experience, including experience within the last year
• Competency with PICC, PAC, and CVL lines
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse license valid in Massachusetts
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross (required for pediatric units)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross (required if assignment extends beyond 13 weeks)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) preferred if working in NICU
• Chemotherapy certification required for Oncology units
• State license verification must be completed within 30 days of start date
• Professional certification verification required within 30 days prior to start

Required Competencies

• Pediatric medication/pharmacology competency exam
• Unit-specific competency exam

Background & Compliance 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 and updated annually for direct candidates
• Employment application with 10-year work history; gaps over 30 days require explanation
• Two professional references from two separate employers within the last 3 places of employment

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared to work with no restrictions
• Immunizations and proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccinations or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (series and/or declination or positive titer)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap after age 11 acceptable)
• Negative TB test (T-Spot or QuantiFERON blood test within 90 days or 2-step skin test)
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season (8/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 initial vaccine series or approved exemption required; seasonal COVID vaccine preferred but not mandatory
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (not required for advanced practice nurses)
• Respiratory safety clearance required for all travelers; facility-specific fit testing done onsite

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Proof of name change if applicable (for any documents under different names)
• Completion of onboarding packet prior to start
• Data collection form with personal and citizenship information within 72 hours of booking
• Flu and COVID Smartsheet forms submission required if vaccinated outside the facility
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training required for behavioral health roles (not applicable here)

Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to work every third weekend and follow the specified shift rotation.
• Prior travel experience is not accepted for this position; only nurses with relevant pediatric BMT experience are considered.
• All documentation and verifications must be current and compliant with Massachusetts state and facility requirements.