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

Location: Madera, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse (PICU)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Position: PICU Registered Nurse
Provide specialized nursing care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Experience Requirements

Specialty: Registered Nurse (PICU)
Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year PICU experience typical for this specialty. (No conflicting data found.)
Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement).

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA Healthcare Provider required for all clinical positions.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for PICU. Acceptable from AHA, Military Training Network (MTN), or Heart & Stroke of Canada.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Preferred but not required for PICU (required for ER & PACU).
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required only for NICU, not PICU.
Other certifications such as CHEMO, TNCC, CNOR, or Tech Certs are not required for this role.

Compliance & Background Checks

7-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start, including all counties lived/worked, sex offender registry, education verification.
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
Education verification or copy of diploma/transcripts required (can start pending verification).
Primary source verification of state nursing license required.
NURSYS verification required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start (required for Aya placements).
Fit mask test required within 6 months of start; facility offers onsite testing if needed.
Tdap vaccine required within years of start.
Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility policy; updated every 2 years if contract extends beyond one year.
Annual TB questionnaire required for Aya placements.
Immunizations or titers required for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
- Varicella
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 6 months of start.
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct-April 1).
COVID vaccines preferred but not required as of May 2024.
Respirator clearance or facility-specific respirator clearance form required, updated annually.

Competency Exams

Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable; passing score 80% or higher.
Other competency exams required as applicable to profession/specialty.

Facility Specific Requirements

Candidate must review and sign orientation guide, confidentiality agreement, and other facility policies including dress and grooming standards, harassment-free workplace, IT acceptable use, and parking information.
Candidate must complete non-employee personal information sheet.
Candidate must complete orientation guide post-test prior to start.
Candidate must review medication test study guide prior to start.

References

Two professional references required, preferably a Charge RN or above.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric critical care environment with comprehensive compliance and credentialing support.