Pediatric Cardiac ICU RN
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Specialty: Pediatric Cardiac ICU / CVICU / CICU
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years pediatric critical care experience, specifically with congenital heart disease (CHD) patients, pre/post-op care.
• First-timers: Not accepted.
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, 3 out of every 6 weekends.
• Shift: 50/50 day/night rotation (7a-7p or permanent nights).
• Float Opportunities: MSICU, MICU, NICU, ACCU.
• On-call: Not required.
• Locals Accepted: Yes, with rate differential within 50 miles.

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Facility
• Magnet recognized
• NICU Level III/IV
• Trauma Level I
• Total Staffed Beds: 485
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Discounted day passes with shuttle; free parking for night shifts

Required Certifications

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or American Red Cross only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or American Red Cross only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required if assignment extends past 13 weeks for CVICU/CICU units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Preferred for NICU; must have PALS or NRP
• Other certifications may be required depending on specific unit (e.g., chemo cert for oncology, EFM for L&D)

Licensure & Verification

• Must have a valid Massachusetts state nursing license verified within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Professional certification verification required within 30 days of start (e.g., ARRT for Radiology, NBRC for Respiratory Therapy)

Background Checks & Compliance

• 10-year criminal background check within 6 months prior to start, including aliases and multiple federal/state databases
• Massachusetts Statewide iCORI clearance required within 60 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Background checks must be initiated within 24 hours of booking
• Annual background check required for direct candidates
• Additional background check consent forms and fingerprinting may be required for behavioral health roles

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared to work with no restrictions
• Immunizations and proof required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap after age 11, no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test (T-Spot or 2-step PPD) within required timeframe
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B – series completion or declination with documentation
  • Varicella – proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption required; seasonal vaccine preferred but not mandatory
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (not required for advanced practice nurses)
• Respiratory Safety clearance required for all travelers; facility-specific fit testing done onsite

Competency & Skills

• Pediatric pharmacology competency exam required for RNs and LPNs (not required for APNs)
• Unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year prior to start
• Competency exam required (not for APNs)

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references from two separate employers within the last 3 places of employment
• Employment application with 10-year work history; gaps over 30 days require explanation
• Proof of name change if applicable (for any documents under different names)
• Completion of facility-specific onboarding and data collection forms prior to start

Notes

• Scrub color: Any solid color allowed on all units except OR (provided)
• Parking available with discounts and shuttle service
• Charting system used is EPIC

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric critical care nurses with expertise in congenital heart disease and cardiac ICU settings, seeking a travel contract in a prestigious Magnet-designated, Level I trauma pediatric hospital.