Pediatric Transport RN
Seattle, Washington
Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus

Pediatric Transport Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Schedule: Every other weekend required, no on-call required
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Role supports ground transportation of pediatric and neonatal critical care patients within the Seattle area.
• Collaborate with respiratory therapists and advanced practice providers to transport infants and pediatric patients from surrounding hospitals, ERs, Labor & Delivery/NICU to a higher level of care.
• May float to cover bedside nursing in NICU, PICU, or pediatric units.
• Must have experience in ground transportation nursing.
• Charge nurse experience preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric experience, with pediatric experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in ground transportation nursing and transport experience
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by American Heart Association
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) issued by American Heart Association

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 and state requirements)
• Background Check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Education Verification (nursing degree verification required)
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work with or without accommodation
• Immunizations and Health Screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Drug Screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024
• WA State Patrol Search (WATCH) required within 90 days of start for Washington placements
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment Application covering at least last 5 years of employment

Additional Requirements

• Float Policy Acknowledgement: May be required to float to other nearby facilities within the system.
• Photo for Badge: Not required for this specific facility.
• Annual Regulatory and Specialty-Specific Training Modules required via LMS (Workramp).
• Competency Exams and Medication/Pharmacology Competency as applicable.
• Skills Checklist updated annually for applicable units.

Notes

• Candidates from other facilities within the system (non-Swedish) are eligible for travel contracts if separated for at least 3 months.
• Active compact license holders are honored at all Swedish facilities.
• Background checks and other verifications have specific timelines and renewal requirements; returning candidates with minimal gaps may have some waivers.
• Physical exam and immunization requirements apply to onsite patient-facing roles.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric/neonatal transport nursing role with a focus on critical care transport and bedside support in a high-acuity environment.