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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PICU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Madera, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse (PICU)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: PICU Registered Nurse
• Provide specialized nursing care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PICU)
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, assume minimum 1+ year PICU experience based on specialty and typical requirements. (No conflicting data found.)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA Healthcare Provider required for all clinical positions.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for PICU.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Preferred but not required for PICU (required for ER & PACU).
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required only for NICU, not PICU.
• Other certifications such as CHEMO, TNCC, CNOR are not required for PICU.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check 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 (can start pending verification).
• Primary source verification of state nursing license required.
• NURSYS verification required.
• 2 professional references required (Charge RN or above preferred).

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (required for Aya placements).
• Fit mask test within 6 months of start (specific mask types accepted).
• 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 (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • 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 1).
• COVID vaccines preferred but not required as of May 2024.

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion and acknowledgment of orientation guide and post-test prior to start.
• Review and sign confidentiality agreement.
• Review dress and grooming standards, harassment-free workplace policy, IT acceptable use policy, and parking information.
• Completion of non-employee personal information sheet.
• Completion of medication test/pharmacology competency exam (passing score 80%+).
• Respirator clearance form or equivalent required (updated annually or every 2 years depending on placement type).

Summary

This is a travel contract position for a PICU Registered Nurse in Madera, CA, requiring relevant pediatric critical care experience and standard nursing certifications including BLS and PALS. Compliance with background checks, health screenings, immunizations, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.