NICU Registered Nurse
Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
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Job info
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - NICU
Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule
- Day/Night rotating schedule
- Every other weekend
Required Experience
- Level 4 experience in specialty (NICU)
Required Certifications
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA only (RQI and HeartCode Complete acceptable)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only (RQI and HeartCode Complete acceptable)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA only (RQI and HeartCode Complete acceptable)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA only (RQI and HeartCode Complete acceptable)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - required for ER candidates (may be relevant if rotating through ER)
License Requirements
- Current, permanent Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Temporary license may be allowed with approval if permanent license is pending
- License name must match I-9 documentation
Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut
- Minimum of 1 year of recent NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) experience, with Level 4 specialty experience
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Additional Requirements
- Competency exams with 80% or higher within one year of start, including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency for Telemetry, Stepdown, ICU, and ER areas
- Annual completion of Core Competency Parts I, II, and III
- Annual OSHA and HIPAA competency/acknowledgement
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required for psychiatric positions (not specified for NICU)
- 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)
- Immunizations and health screenings including:
- Tdap vaccine within 10 years
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with additional requirements if prior positive)
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or proof of vaccination series
- Hepatitis B: positive titer, series, or signed declination
- Flu seasonal vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (facility-specific forms required)
- Drug testing: 10 panel within 30 days of start, updated annually
- Background checks including 7-year search, aliases, sex offender registry, OFAC sanctions, and education verification
- Two professional references within past 2 years, with direct supervision verification
- Employment application with 7 years of work history and explanation of gaps
- Skills checklist updated annually
- Work history verification for last 7 years
Notes
- Local candidates within 75 miles radius accepted at the same rate
- Photo for badge required (chest up, solid background, no other persons)
- Confidentiality agreement, code of conduct, conflict of interest, contractor checklist, and pediatric medication calculation exam must be signed/completed prior to start
- HIPAA acknowledgement form required annually
Summary
This is a travel Registered Nurse position in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) requiring a rotating day/night schedule with every other weekend coverage. Candidates must have at least Level 4 NICU experience and hold a current Connecticut RN license. Multiple certifications and annual competencies are required, along with comprehensive health screenings, immunizations, and background checks. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
Facility
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Pros
- MS6 staff is very team-motivated, the floor nurses work together incredibly well and make it easy to look forward to work. I cannot emphasize how important this is, and the difference it makes in a tough shift. - Ratios on the floor are typically 1:3-4, which can be busy but more than manageable. - There is a wide variety of diagnoses that we treat and the floor offers so many opportunities to learn about different populations and treatments. Many staff members have said that working on MS6 will set you up for success to work anywhere. - I started here as a new grad and am only leaving due to my family’s plan to move out of state. If I were to stay in CT, I would continue to work at Connecticut Children’s.
Cons
- Management on MS6 is not very good, and the PCA help is incredibly variable depending on which staff is working a shift. - There is a lot of broken equipment that you have to deal with. - Typically expected to float to other units every few weeks. - MS6 gets a lot of behavioral psych patients, which can be challenging.
- Childrens
- 187 beds
About Hartford, CT
As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Hartford, CT here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Hartford, CT, is slightly higher than the national average.
- However, wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a comfortable standard of living for residents.
- The average high in summer is around 83°F, and the average low in winter is around 18°F, offering a true four-season experience.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Hartford, CT, and can be found with relative ease, especially in popular neighborhoods.
- Hartford is car-friendly, with good road infrastructure.
- Public transportation options include buses and a commuter rail line connecting to nearby cities.
- Hartford has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to seasonal changes.
- There is a significant population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Hartford offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums, music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby areas.
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