Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Washington, DC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Overview for Registered Nurse Position

Specialty: Registered Nurse
Location: Washington, District Of Columbia
Facility: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: OR RN
• Shift: 3x12 Evening (1100-1930)
• On Call/Weekend Requirement: 1-2 calls per week, weekend included in rotation
• Float Requirement: Required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity

Requirements

• Licensure: DC RN Licensure (will accept submissions with licensure pending if proof of application is provided; licensure must be in hand prior to assignment)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - required for RN/LPNs working in ED or Pediatrics
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - as required by unit description
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as required by unit description
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - required for L&D candidates
  • NIH Stroke Certification - required based on unit description
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in the following procedures:

  • Appendectomy
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Colon resection
  • Hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical)
  • Laparoscopic assisted procedures
  • Scrub in general OR
  • Whipple and thyroidectomy (partial/total)
• Travelers: First-time travelers with adequate experience will be accepted.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Flu Vaccination: Required for all employees.
• Physical Exam: Annual physical stating the candidate is able to perform work without accommodations and is free from communicable disease.
• TB Testing: IGRA (T-spot, Quantiferon Gold) or PPD Skin Test required within a year and updated annually.
• Drug Screen: Required within 90 days of start, excluding marijuana.
• Vaccinations:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years is recommended for positions with exposure to children and infants.
  • Hepatitis B Titer, Series (3), or Signed Declination.
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer).
  • COVID-19 Vaccination (Dose 1 and 2 if applicable).

Additional Information

• Background Check: Required within 90 days of start, including criminal background check and education verification.
• References: Two positive supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment.
• Work History Verification: Minimum of two years of the past seven years of employment required.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking for a travel opportunity in a dynamic environment with a focus on surgical nursing.