Pediatric Apheresis RN
Seattle, Washington
Seattle Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Apheresis Registered Nurse

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Day shift, Monday – Friday)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Weekend: No weekend shifts required
On Call: Yes, one week at a time on a rotation of 5 nurses (7pm – 7am plus weekends during on-call week)
Floating: No floating required

Job Description

• Specialty in Pediatric Apheresis nursing
• Work involves cellular apheresis procedures
• Unit is FACT accredited
• Pediatric experience required
• Accepts first-time travel nurses

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients in apheresis
• Experience in a FACT accredited unit
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current PALS certification

Additional Requirements & Competencies

• Must complete Pediatric Pharmacology competency exam (80% passing score)
• Required to pass a Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam prior to start (applicable to PICU, CICU, NICU, ER; remediation available if needed)
• Must complete a skills checklist for pediatric nursing; additional unit-specific skills checklists may be required
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, county civil searches, national criminal database, sex offender watch, and others as required
• E-Verify attestation required
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year prior to start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (any Tdap after age 11 accepted)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – titers or vaccines with boosters if needed
  • Varicella – titer or 2 vaccines, boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B – positive antibody titer, completed vaccine series, or signed declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination during flu season (Oct–March)
• TB screening: Negative Qgold/Tspot within 12 weeks of start or 2 PPDs (one within 1 year, second within 12 weeks)
• Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety clearance) and fit testing valid for entire assignment (fit testing on site not allowed)
• Photo for badge on blue background required within 72 hours of contract signing
• Completion of facility-specific mandatory training modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours)
• Math test and EKG test required onsite (not pass/fail; remediation available)

Work Environment & Additional Info

• No floating to other units
• On-call rotation includes nights and weekends during assigned week
• Facility encourages use of public transportation; parking access available via badge with payroll deduction authorization if applicable
• Candidates must complete all assigned modules before starting; login info provided by facility IT
• Facility accepts first-time travel nurses for this specialty

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Pediatric Apheresis RN in Seattle, WA, requiring at least 1 year of pediatric apheresis experience, WA RN licensure, and current BLS and PALS certifications. The role involves 3 twelve-hour day shifts per week with on-call responsibilities every 5 weeks. Candidates must meet comprehensive background, health, immunization, and competency requirements prior to start. The unit supports first-time travelers and provides structured orientation including mandatory testing and training modules.