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

Job Opportunity: Pediatric MICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Pediatric Medical ICU
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years Pediatric ICU experience, including ventilator management and inotropy
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-timers accepted)
• Shift: Offering straight nights or straight days with larger weekend commitment; every other weekend required
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Yes, within scope to CICU, MSICU, NICU
• Locals Accepted: Yes (within 50 miles)

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Facility
• Magnet designated
• NICU Level III/IV
• Trauma Level I
• Total Staffed Beds: 485
• Charting system: EPIC

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - required if assignment extends past 13 weeks
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) preferred if working in NICU

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Valid RN license for Massachusetts
• Minimum 2 years Pediatric ICU experience (including ventilator management and inotropy)
• Proof of name change if applicable
• Background check: 10-year criminal background check within 6 months prior to start, including aliases and multiple federal/state databases
• Employment application with 10-year work history; gaps over 30 days require explanation
• Two professional references from two separate employers within the last 3 places of employment
• Skills checklist specific to the unit within one year prior to start
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (RespSafety) required, with facility-specific fit testing onsite
• Verification of professional certifications within 30 days prior to start
• Immunizations and health requirements as detailed below

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared to work with no restrictions
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap required, no declinations accepted)
• Negative TB test (T-Spot or QuantiFERON blood test within 90 days prior to start or 2-step skin test)
• TB Questionnaire if past positive PPD
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer required
• Hepatitis B: Must meet one of the following - series and positive titer, series and declination, positive titer and declination, or declination only (declinations must be signed within 30 days of start)
• Varicella: Proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer required
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine: Required annually, must be administered on or after August 1; medical and religious exemptions accepted, declinations not accepted
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Proof of initial series or facility-specific medical/religious exemption required; seasonal COVID vaccine preferred but not required; declinations not accepted
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within last 12 months (not required for APN)

Additional Notes

• Charting system used is EPIC
• Parking available with discounted rates; free parking for night shifts
• Onboarding packet sent 2 weeks prior to start; completion confirmation required
• Various facility-specific background check consents and documentation required prior to start
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific health and safety protocols

This position is ideal for Pediatric ICU RNs with at least 2 years of experience, comfortable with ventilator management and inotropic support, and willing to work in a high-acuity, Magnet-designated pediatric hospital setting. Prior travel experience is not required, making it suitable for first-time travel nurses.