Pediatric RN Case Manager
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Case Manager (Registered Nurse)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with 3-5 years of nursing experience, including pediatric case management and discharge planning for medically complex pediatric patients.

Work Schedule

• Day shift, 5 days per week (8 hours per day)
• Typical hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Occasional weekends may be requested

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Minimum of 3 years of Case Management experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Experience with discharge planning for medically complex pediatric patients
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Certifications (as applicable to assignment/unit)

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all clinical positions
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required if assignment extends beyond 13 weeks in certain pediatric cardiovascular intensive care units
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for specific pediatric intensive care, emergency, and cardiac units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Preferred for NICU; NICU requires PALS or NRP
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., chemotherapy certification for oncology)

Required Competencies

• Pediatric medication/pharmacology competency exam
• Unit-specific competency exam

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 10-year criminal background check within 6 months prior to start, including aliases and multiple federal/state databases
• Massachusetts statewide iCORI clearance within 6 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Annual background check updates required for direct candidates
• Employment application with 10-year work history; gaps over 30 days require explanation
• Two professional references from two separate employers within the last 3 places of employment

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared to work with no restrictions
• Immunizations and/or titers required prior to start:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer
  • Varicella – proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B – series and/or declination documentation
  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) – must be current; declinations not accepted
  • Negative TB test (blood or 2-step skin test) within required timeframe
• Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually (flu season: 8/1 – 3/31)
• COVID-19 initial vaccine series or approved exemption required; seasonal COVID vaccine preferred but not mandatory
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (not required for advanced practice nurses)
• RespSafety clearance required for all travelers

Documentation and Onboarding

• Proof of name change if applicable (for any documents under different names)
• State license verification through official state website within 30 days of start
• Professional certification verification within 30 days of start
• Completion of facility-specific onboarding packet prior to start
• Completion of required background check consent forms and health requirement forms within specified timeframes

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete a data collection form within 72 hours of booking
• Candidates must submit required vaccine exemption forms separately for flu and COVID if applicable
• Facility requires strict adherence to background check and immunization policies
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within one year prior to start

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with pediatric case management experience seeking a travel contract in Boston with a focus on medically complex pediatric patients.