NICU Registered Nurse
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Children's Hospital

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Level IV NICU RN caring for critically ill medically and surgically complex patients up to 6 months of age.
• Night and day shifts available: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM; Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM).
• Weekend requirement: every third weekend.
• First-time travel nurses accepted.
• Local candidates within 50 miles considered.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, with NICU experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

Compliance & Background Requirements

• 10-year criminal background check (BGC) 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.
• Background checks must be initiated within 24 hours of booking and updated annually for direct candidates.
• Employment application with 10-year work history; gaps over 30 days require explanation.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start, cleared to work with no restrictions.
• Immunizations/vaccinations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – 2 doses or positive titer.
  • Varicella – 2 doses or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B – series and/or declination or positive titer.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap – Tdap after age 11 required; declinations not accepted.
• Negative TB test (T-Spot or QuantiFERON within 90 days or 2-step skin test) with formal documentation.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug test within last 12 months (not required for advanced practice nurses).
• Respiratory safety clearance required for all travelers; facility-specific fit testing done onsite.

Vaccination & Exemption Policies

• Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 14. Declinations not accepted.
• COVID-19 initial vaccine series or approved exemption required. Seasonal COVID vaccine preferred but not mandatory.
• Candidates vaccinated outside the facility must complete required attestation forms.
• Failure to submit required vaccine documentation or exemption forms may result in removal from assignment.

Additional Notes

• Parking: Discounted off-site and onsite parking available; free parking for night shifts.
• Proof of name change required if documents are under different names.
• Onboarding packet to be completed approximately 2 weeks prior to start.
• Data collection form must be completed within 72 hours of booking.

This position offers a challenging opportunity to work in a high-acuity neonatal intensive care environment with a supportive team and comprehensive compliance standards.