NICU Travel Registered Nurse
Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Registered Nurse (NICU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position involves working day/night shifts or permanent nights.
• Schedule includes 3 shifts: two 12-hour shifts and two 8-hour shifts.
• Work every other weekend or every weekend.
• Requires at least 1 year of NICU experience in a Level III or higher NICU.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA only; RQI and HeartCode Complete accepted. Required for Tele, Step Down, ER, GI Lab/Endoscopy, L&D, ICU, OR, PACU, IMC, and Cath Lab.
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA only; RQI and HeartCode Complete accepted.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA only; RQI and HeartCode Complete accepted. Required for ER, OR, PICU, RRT; NICU preferred.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): AHA only; RQI and HeartCode Complete accepted. Required for NICU.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Required for all ER candidates.
• State License: Must have a current Connecticut RN license (permanent preferred; temporary may be allowed with approval). License name must match I-9.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Required for all psychiatric positions (not specifically noted for this role).

Required Competencies

• Competency Exam with 80% or higher within a year of start.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Tele, Stepdown, ICU, ER) with 80% pass rate.
• Core Parts I, II, and III (annual updates required).
• OSHA Mandatory training (annual).
• HIPAA Competency or HIPAA Acknowledgement (annual).

Required Background and Documentation

• Clear copy of front and back of Driver’s License or Passport.
• Background Check within 30 days of start, including 7-year search, aliases, SS trace, counties, nationwide, statewide, national sex offender, OFAC, and international if applicable.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Education verification (diploma may be used as placeholder).
• OFAC Sanctions List Search if not included in background check.
• Two references within the past 2 years who directly supervised the candidate.
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps.
• Work history verification for the last 7 years.
• Skills checklist updated within 1 year of start.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (chest up, solid background, no others in photo).
• Signed confidentiality agreement, code of conduct, conflict of interest, contractor checklist, and pediatric medication calculation exam.
• Flu vaccine documentation or approved medical/religious exemption (facility-specific forms required).

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, signed by NP, PA, or MD, confirming ability to work full day without restrictions.
• Respiratory fit mask test annually (specific acceptable masks listed).
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start (TD and declinations not accepted).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually; additional documentation required for previous positive TB.
• TB questionnaire for past positive TB, updated annually.
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing: 10 panel within 30 days of start, updated annually. Must be completed within 24-48 hours of acceptance if within the 30-day window.

Additional Notes

• TRUNCATED CREDENTIALING process applies.
• 1 of 2 remaining holidays available.

This position is ideal for RNs with NICU experience seeking a travel/contract role in a Level III or higher NICU setting in Connecticut.