PICU Registered Nurse
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Facility: Medical Center in Worcester, MA
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Licensure: Massachusetts RN license required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of PICU experience
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
• Shift: Day/Night rotation
• Schedule: Every third weekend and holiday rotation

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (check specialty-specific requirements)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - for applicable specialties
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - preferred for ER
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - may be required for L&D
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - may be required or completed onsite
• Medication Exam/Pharmacology Competency Exam - required for all RNs
• Pass/Fail Testing (Medication and Telemetry Exams) - required with minimum 80% score on first day of orientation
• NURSYS Verification (RN license verification) - required within 30 days prior to start

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start (annual update required for direct hires)
• Massachusetts Statewide iCORI clearance within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification of highest completed education (transcript acceptable if verification unavailable)
• Drug testing within 30 days of start (specific drug panels required)
• References: 2 references within 3 years of start
• Employment application covering 7 years of employment with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, including physician statement of fitness without restrictions
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable (2 PPDs or QuantiFERON/T-Spot within 90 days)
• Immunizations or documented immunity/declinations (declinations not accepted for Pediatrics, Maternity, NICU):

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Influenza (seasonal vaccine or declination required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 (most recent vaccine or declination required)
• TB Questionnaire required for all candidates regardless of TB status
• Color Blind Testing (if applicable to role)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must pass required medication and telemetry exams on the first day of orientation with a minimum score of 80% to avoid cancellation
• Some certifications and requirements may vary based on specialty and unit assignment; verify specialty-specific needs
• Declinations for certain vaccines are not accepted in Pediatrics, Maternity, and NICU units
• Compliance documents must be current and uploaded with appropriate expiration dates as required

This position offers a travel/contract opportunity in a well-established healthcare system in Massachusetts, requiring experienced PICU RNs with appropriate licensure, certifications, and compliance documentation.