Pediatric ER RN
Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Pediatric ER Registered Nurse

Location: Hartford, Connecticut Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Evening, 4x12-hour shifts (15:00 to 03:00) Hours: 12 per day, 48 per week Scrub Color: Caribbean blue

Required Qualifications

• Permanent Connecticut RN license. A temporary license may be accepted while the permanent license is pending, with approval.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• 3 years of pediatric ER (Emergency Room) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Triage experience
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Experience with Epic (electronic charting)

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Background and screening: Background check, federal exclusion checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC), and 10-panel drug test, all completed within 30 days of start
• Health: Physical exam within 12 months, documenting ability to work a full day without restrictions and signed by an NP, PA, or MD
• Immunizations and TB: Tdap within 10 years; measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella titers or proof of 2 vaccines; hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination; negative TB test within 1 year (annual updates required); current-season flu vaccine or approved exemption by 11/10
• Respiratory fit test: Annually, with results listing brand and size
• References: Two references from the past 2 years, both of whom directly supervised the candidate
• Work history: Verification of the last 7 years, with an employment application and explanations for any gaps
• Competencies: Facility competency exam with an 80% or higher score within 1 year of start; core competency modules and OSHA training updated annually
• Documents: Driver's license or state ID (passport accepted), badge photo, confidentiality, code of conduct, conflict of interest, and contractor checklist forms signed before start