Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

Job Opportunity: NICU Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a Level 3 or 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in Level 3 or 4 NICU
• Must have previous experience with Epic charting system
• Work 36 hours per week
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required

Required Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts RN license preferred; if not currently held, nurse must apply for the license within 24 hours of accepted offer
• At least 2 years of NICU experience (Level 3 or 4)
• NRP certification (Advanced NRP - AHA/AAP)
• Previous Epic electronic health record experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications (AHA only) are typically required for NICU roles
• Must pass medication and telemetry competency exams with a minimum score of 80% on the first day of orientation
• Valid driver’s license or state ID required
• Background checks including 7-year criminal background, education verification, and state-specific clearances required
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, including physician statement of fitness to work without restrictions
• Required immunizations or valid declinations for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (declinations not accepted for NICU)
  • TB testing (2 PPDs or equivalent) and TB questionnaire
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (vaccines, titers, or declinations; declinations not accepted for NICU)
  • Hepatitis B (3-dose series, reactive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (vaccines, titer, history, or declination)
  • Flu vaccine or facility-specific declination during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination (most recent) or facility-specific declination

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering 7 years of work history with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist completed prior to start and updated annually
• Compliance with state-specific nurse aide registry search (not required for subcontractors)
• Drug testing within 30 days of start date (specific drug panels required)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs with strong neonatal critical care skills, Epic charting experience, and required certifications looking for a 13-week travel assignment in Massachusetts.