Pediatric Respiratory Registered Nurse
Madera, California
Valley Children's Healthcare

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Madera, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Unit: Respiratory Unit (Pediatric patients, including those on ventilators)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a pediatric respiratory unit where patients may be on ventilators.
• Work with children requiring specialized respiratory support.

Required Experience

• Registered Nurse with relevant pediatric experience.
• Years of Experience Required: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN pediatric experience.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA Healthcare Provider required for all clinical positions.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for PICU, PCCU, ER, Pediatric ER, and Pediatrics (not required for NICU).
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for NICU (must be AAP/AHA approved).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Preferred but not required for Pediatric ER; required for ER & PACU RNs.
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., CHEMO, TNCC preferred for ER/Peds ER).

Licensure & Verification

• Primary source verification of state nursing license required.
• NURSYS verification required.

Compliance & Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcripts required (may start pending verification).
• 2 professional references required (Charge RN or above preferred).

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (required for Aya placements).
• Fit mask test required within 6 months of start; facility provides onsite testing if needed.
• Tdap vaccine required within years of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility policy; updated every 2 years if contract extends.
• Required immunizations or titers: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 6 months of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct-April).
• COVID vaccines preferred but not required as of May 2024.
• Respirator clearance or facility-specific respirator clearance form required (updated annually or biannually depending on placement type).

Competency Exams

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable (passing score 80%+).
• Other competency exams required as applicable to specialty.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific orientation guides, confidentiality agreements, and workplace policies.
• The facility emphasizes compliance with immigration laws and maintenance of current I-9 documentation.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric respiratory unit with a focus on ventilated patients, requiring strong pediatric nursing skills and relevant certifications.