Pediatric OR Registered Nurse
Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• On-call requirement with possible rotation to off-hours shifts Monday through Friday based on unit needs
• Pediatric experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience preferred
• Experience with spinal fusion neurosurgery and craniofacial cases required
• Patient ratio: 1:1
• Return to Office (RTO) considered on a case-by-case basis
• Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC
• Scrubs provided

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required
• No first-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience is required (no travel pairs allowed)
• Local candidates allowed within 75 miles

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (RQI and HeartCode Complete acceptable)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only (RQI and HeartCode Complete acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (RQI and HeartCode Complete acceptable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - AHA only (RQI and HeartCode Complete acceptable)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - required for all ER candidates
• State License: Permanent Connecticut RN license required; temporary license may be allowed pending permanent license approval

Required Competencies

• Competency Exam with 80% or higher within a year of start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Tele, Stepdown, ICU, and ER) with 80% pass rate
• Core Competencies Part I, II, and III (must be updated annually)
• OSHA Mandatory training (updated annually)
• HIPAA Competency (expires annually)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, signed by NP, PA, or MD, documenting ability to work full day without restrictions
• Respiratory Fit Mask test annually (specific acceptable masks listed)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start (TD and declinations not accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunization or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing: 10 panel within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually

Documentation and Verification

• Clear copy of driver’s license or passport required
• Background checks including 7-year search, aliases, nationwide, statewide, sex offender, and OFAC sanctions list within 30 days of start
• Education verification required (diploma may be used as placeholder)
• Employment application including 7 years of employment history and explanation of gaps
• Two references within the past 2 years who directly supervised the candidate
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Work history verification for the last 7 years

Additional Notes

• Willingness to take license pending with ETA provided at submission
• No travel pairs allowed
• Locals allowed within 75 miles radius
• Scrubs provided by the facility
• Return to office considered on a case-by-case basis

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric RNs with trauma and specialized surgical experience who have prior travel contract experience and meet the certification and health requirements.